Seeking to more effectively staff community events, the city of Wausau consulted InterEGR 303: Applied Leadership Competencies in Engineering with the goal of developing an applicable system to determine emergency staffing needs. The city of Wausau hosts events including parades, festivals, and concerts, all of which require unique staffing because of their distinctive attendance, location, […]
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ByFusion is a start-up company founded in 2017 with the goal of combating the plastic waste contamination that is becoming overwhelming in landfills and spilling into the ocean. They are currently marketing a new product to municipalities, recycling facilities, and waste management operations. This product is the subject of the following report: ByBlock. ByBlock is […]
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The study focused on three county facilities 1) the courthouse built in 1973 and later expanded in 2012, 2) the jail which was relocated to a new building following the expansion, and 3) a smaller maintenance building built in 1975. These facilities have been supported by energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, including participation in […]
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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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This project is about making the city of Marinette, Wisconsin, a more attractive place for young people as the community there is heavily dense with the older population. We looked closely at the city’s attractions, history, and what it is like now to figure out how to bring more young adults to Marinette. Our main […]
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This report offers recommendations for the Innovation Center Stoughton to alleviate workforce frictions and aid in workforce development. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
Informed by detailed analysis of similar centers, this report identifies important resources and programs that the Innovation Center Stoughton should include to strengthen the Stoughton community and local economy. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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This report outlines system design recommendations that track tool and equipment metrics, record user learning outcomes, and ensure the safety of all Innovation Center Stoughton users. […]
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This report addressed Polk County’s needs for a standardized system of conducting and collecting community input on a variety of issues related to the rebranding effort. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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The county wants to revive its sustainability in order to reduce its impact on the environment and save money. To move beyond addressing energy efficiency efforts, this report assesses Outagamie County’s current state of sustainability management and recommendations for jumpstarting the county’s Sustainability Committee. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu Report Link […]
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