Students will hold a residential stormwater management workshop with Ferguson Township. The workshop will educate homeowners about problems associated with stormwater runoff, tools they can use to reduce runoff, and encourage them to adopt best management practices Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty […]
University Department: Architecture
Muncy Borough Retrofit Design
Students will explore resiliency design solutions for a site in Muncy Borough. This will include the partical renovation, retrofit, and adaptive reuse of two historic structures, and opera house, and a theatre. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Denson Groenendaal Architecture Instructor […]
Central City Brownfield Redevelopment Plan
Students will conduct research and develop four distinct work products analyzing, studying and planning for the future redevelopment or adaptive reuse of strategically identified and selected sites within the City of Cleveland as an opportunity to accommodate anticipated economic (jobs) and population growth, thus mitigating adverse impacts of conventional sprawl patterned growth to scenic and […]
Bradley County Health Department Building Renovation
Students will conduct a needs assessment and provide design proposals to the BCHD to improve their staff’s efficiency through the design of their interior spaces. These proposals will later be used to assist the BCHD in their construction fundraising efforts Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact […]
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Salem Police Station
Students developed 24 design ideas for the new Salem Police Station. While there were a variety of approaches to developing the new station, every design addressed issues involving the Civic Center site and the police program, including connectivity within the site and to Salem as a whole; creating a “front door” for the site; developing […]
Stormwater Management and Illicit Discharge Regulation
Strengthen and integrate existing City stormwater management regulations to streamline the stormwater permitting process and reduce illicit discharges; recommend stormwater management strategies to reduce runoff and surface water pollution on the Ridgedale Mall redevelopment site. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Richard […]
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Main Street Concept Plan
Salado is well known for their arts, crafts and festivals and they are said to be the best art town in Texas. A popular draw for Salado is Tablerock Festival, named for a large limestone monolith by the Creek. Tablerock, was rst a meeting place for Native Americans. In the 1800’s it attracted young Salado […]
Designs for Ahuska park in the City of Monona
Research and develop plans to enhance the community’s interaction with Ahuska Park, including pedestrian path, parking, restrooms, playground, sport fields and landscaping. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact John Harrington Landscape Architecture Faculty Associate jaharrin@wisc.edu Local Government […]
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Activating Albany’s Downtown Waterfront
Recently, the City of Albany, Oregon, carried out a major revitalization of its historic First Avenue and restored much business and activity to its downtown district. However, historic Water Avenue, which was a site for logging mills and industry along the riverfront, remains relatively unused. The primary purpose of this road in relation to downtown […]
Park & Ride Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Inventory the current pedestrian and bicycle environment at SouthWest Transit park-and-ride facilities, identify options for improvements, and prioritize improvements for implementation. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Joe Favour Landscape Architecture Local Government / Community Contact Matt Fyten […]
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