This report proposes solutions that the airport can implement to expand its sustainability goals to achieve net zero energy including airport vehicle and equipment electrification, on-site solar photovoltaic installations, on-site anaerobic digestion and zero waste, inland offshore wind farm and on-site vertical axis wind turbines, water conservation and reywater use, investments in utility scale renewable […]
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In 2011, Appleton International Airport (ATW) was one of 10 airports selected nationally by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to participate in an initial Sustainable Master Plan Pilot Program. That program resulted in a Sustainability Plan developed in 2012. Approximately 85% of the 2012 SustainableMaster Plan initiatives have been completed and ATW is now developing […]
To meet Appleton International Airport’s (ATW) goal to exist as a net-zero energy facility by 2030, we have researched options that will be effective,economical, and visible to the community. Our main goal for this project was to enhance ATW’s current renewable energy system’s self-sufficiency capabilitywithin eight years. To this end, we researched various energy creation […]
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As one of the fastest growing airports in America, Appleton International Airport (ATW) is in a fantastic position to continue expanding and reaching new customers. But to fully grasp the possibilities of the future, ATW must aggressively pursue new forms of customer outreach and advertising. To do this they need to hone their social media […]
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Outagamie County is currently in the process of updating their five-year hazard mitigation plan from 2017. In the past five years, both the flood risk and critical facilities in Outagamie County have changed. While the current hazard mitigation plan contains a lot of technical information regarding the hazards, critical facilities, and mitigation efforts from 2017 […]
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The following report outlines the process Team NIMBY took to create a toolkit that focused on combating the “Not In My Backyard” or NIMBY mindset. Specifically, our team focused on NIMBY’ism directed at affordable housing developments in Outagamie County. We wanted to educate city officials on both preventative and reactive measures that could be taken […]
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The cities of New London and Seymour within Outagamie County have outdated zoning codes that need to be updated. The goal of this deliverable is to provide the cities with recommendations for updated zoning codes that would create a more sustainable community. The main reason for this unsustainable zoning code is the “missing middle”, where […]
Our group examined several different counties of Wisconsin and what laws they had in place for Stormwater Management to gain a better understanding of what practices Outagamie County does not have in place. This was conducted by Zoom meetings with local experts in erosion and stormwater management, conversations through email, and accessing other counties’ online […]
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The Town of Gilbert is a fast-growing community in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area. With a population of over 270,000 residents who are eager to have a positive impact on their community, the Public Works Department Environmental Services Division is interested in exploring new, innovative ways to divert waste from landfills while […]
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The Town of Gilbert’s Environmental Services Division manages solid waste services for the quickly-growing Town of over 270,000 residents. With a fast-growing population resulting in increased need for solid waste services, the Environmental Services Division is interested in exploring how the Town may more efficiently manage its fleet and equipment to continue to provide high-quality […]
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