Connectivity is critical not just for accessing information but for requesting transportation in real time and communicating during an emergency. This study provided independent mapping and analysis of cellular coverage on Bainbridge Island. It supported the City of Bainbridge Island in its planning and disaster-preparedness work, as well as support Kitsap Transit, whose buses rely […]
University: University of Washington
Winslow Master Plan Background Research and Planning Assistance
The City of Bainbridge Island is embarking on an update to its Winslow Master Plan. Student work supported the Master Plan update by gathering background information and analyzing existing conditions and trends. Specifically, students reviewed the history of the Winslow Master Plan study area with a comparison to the Winslow Sewer Area. Additionally, students provided […]
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E-Sports Market Analysis for Federal Way
UW MBA students delivered an e-sports market analysis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the opportunity to supplement event, attendance, and potential revenue levels at a City of Federal Way-owned building for the purpose of an exhibit hall at the Town Center in downtown that could potentially incorporate an e-sports venue. […]
A Policy Analysis: Evaluating the Level of Service Standard for Lynnwood’s Park System
The purpose of this project is to use data to conduct a policy alternative analysis and make recommendations for the City of Lynnwood’s Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Conservation (PARC) Plan. The consultants will offer an analysis of level-of-service (LOS) policy alternatives and recommendations for the City’s update to the PARC Plan by conducting data analysis, […]
Lynnwood Park and Trail Usage Analysis
Lynnwood partnered with the University of Washington Livable City Year program to provide research, analysis, and recommendations regarding level of service methodologies for the City to consider when updating its Parks, Arts, Recreation and Conservation comprehensive plan. Lynnwood has an adopted park level of service that uses acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Lynnwood reduced […]
Plan Quality and Consistency Analysis: City of Sultan Comprehensive Plan
The project will consist of a thorough analysis of the City of Sultan Comprehensive Plan as currently adopted. The goal of the analysis is to determine what updates will be necessary or beneficial as part of the 2024 comprehensive update. Objectives include: 1) Review the existing Comprehensive Plan and determine how successful it has been […]
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Sultan Land Use Code Analysis and Revisions
The City of Sultan is experiencing rapid development and would like to update its land use code to meet the changing needs in the community. In addition, the City has identified several sections within the land use code that need updating due to inconsistencies and/or ambiguity. Students will assist a consultant working for the City […]
Development of Alternatives for Sultan Parks and Trails
Students built upon the work from Autumn quarter in inventory and assessment as well as community engagement and public participation (see project “Sultan Parks and Trails Initial Inventory and Assessment”). Associated with the engagement process, the students worked on alternative development and starting early exploration of draft plan development. In the Winter quarter, graduate students […]
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Sultan Parks and Trails Initial Inventory and Assessment
The project focused on creating an inventory of all current park and trail locations and associated resources, including equipment. Students mapped the city’s trails and created a series of maps and/or infographics to depict trail locations and assessments of trail conditions. Students worked with available GIS data and set up the data for use by […]
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Recommendations for Trail-Oriented Development along the Wilburton Segment of the Eastside Rail Corridor Trail
With the Eastside Rail Corridor providing a regional, north-south, non-motorized connection through the city; the Mountains to Sound Greenway running east-west; the completion of the 520 Trail; and the I-90 Trail, along with other trail connections throughout the city, there is great opportunity to better define the role of adjacent development in activating these trails […]