The project is located East of Lake Altoona in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. This project consists of stabilizing five miles of river bank along the Eau Claire River. The sites targeted displayed relatively high rates of erosion and regression per year. Construction includes site work which requires erosion control measures, earthwork, and a combination of […]
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This report lays out a strategic roadmap to tackle Eau Claire County’s fleet management challenges. Our main objectives focus on improving cost-effectiveness, right-sizing the fleet, reducing rotation times, increasing overall utilization, and fostering collaboration across departments for more efficient operations. Among the various strategies considered, the report zeroes in on two key approaches. First, optimizing […]
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The Shorewood Police Department wanted to know if electrifying the police would be a sound fiscal decision. A master’s student conducted simulations and a cost-benefit analysis and ultimately recommended that the village not electrify the fleet at this time. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Journalism students proposed a suite of new communications materials to provide tools to Shorewood that can help the village build community pride, distinguish it from surrounding localities, and communicate with current residents. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
This capstone project explored potential locations for new and accessible trails and a park redesign that will align with Cottage Grove’s 2023 Park and Open Space Plan. Implementing these goals aims to increase community connection, attract visitors, stimulate business opportunities, and enhance the community’s natural environment. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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This report was produced to aid in the City of Cottage Grove’s ongoing economic development efforts to revitalize its growing downtown district. Key tasks of the project involve reviewing background information provided by the project sponsor, gathering and sharing relevant contextual analysis, preparing for public input, and creating a visual preference survey. The context analysis […]
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Landscape architecture students created concept design plans for a new dog park in Cottage Grove that aims to be a fun destination for residents. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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The Village of Cottage Grove lies 20 minutes east of Madison, Wisconsin. The village, home to almost 8,500 residents, features several parks, businesses, and schools. The creation and importance of public art in these spaces are paramount to the types of civic pride that can help create a sense of community. In a 2023 survey […]
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This design framework proposes to improve connectivity between outdoor recreational areas and green spaces through pedestrian and cycling paths, connecting Marinette to nearby communities through pedestrian-oriented infrastructure, and increase usability of existing green spaces. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Marinette’s civic leaders and community members have been discussing the need to implement actionable steps towards pedestrianization and cycling-friendliness. According to the 2021 five-year estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) census data, less than one percent of Marinettes’ citizens biked to work and approximately five percent walked to work. Marinette is a city that […]
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