To help the Village of Mount Pleasant effectively plan and budget for the replacement of equipment across departments, this report provides an equipment replacement schedule for years 2025 through 2040. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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A team of graduate students gathered and organized data on current cycling activities in Jackson County through consultations with local cyclists and surveys distributed on social media platforms to understand insights into cyclists’ habits, preferences, and challenges. Their analysis informed recommendations that include establishing partnerships with local universities and professional organizations to advance cycling-related marketing […]
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Informed by staff surveys, a community profile, and a workshop with Jackson County staff, Urban and Regional Planning graduate students developed a strategic plan for Jackson County. The plan included updated mission, vision, and values statements and identified key strategy areas to help inform how the county prioritizes and coordinates its efforts. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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To boost awareness of the Village of Taylor as a great place to visit and live, journalism students developed proposals for merchandise, events, and social media. The campaign’s goal is to draw tourists and recruit new permanent residents to “live and travel the true Wisconsin way.” Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Through a promotional campaign centered around the phrase “it takes a village,” journalism students created a brand proposal, materials like merchandise, postcards, pamphlets; events, and collaborations with small businesses to create a strong sense of community identity in Melrose. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread across all sectors, including local government, Iowa County sought to develop policy guidance for its employees. This report includes a Generative AI Use Policy and a User Guide to empower county employees to utilize Generative AI in ways that safeguard data privacy, security, and accuracy. […]
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There are a variety of legal barriers and ambiguities impacting Wisconsin counties’ ability to share services. This report explores common barriers to shared services identified by Wisconsin county officials and experts, recommends solutions, and highlights examples of successful collaboration happening throughout the state. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Badger Consulting students conducted a financial analysis to assess the best options for Iowa County to share highway equipment and services with other nearby county governments. The recommendations provided are informed by the financial analysis as well as robust stakeholder engagement with surrounding counties. Contact: UniverCity Alliance […]
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Shared services have become more common in Wisconsin due to the variety of benefits these collaborations can offer for cost savings, expanded staff and resource capacity, and innovation through knowledge sharing. This report provided a list of suggested shared services for the county and evaluated the feasibility and benefits of each to recommend the three […]
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Two UniverCity Alliance Scholars developed and distributed a community survey to gain feedback from residents on their priorities for environmental sustainability. This input informed the final report, which recommends actions and potential funding sources to support environemntal sustainability initiatives related to energy, waste, wetland protection, and flood and climate resilience. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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