Given population trends, this region is projected to need 11,000 more housing units between 2020 and 2030. Inflexible single-family zoning, minimum parking requirements, and maximum building heights, among several other housing policies and regulations, pose an ongoing barrier to housing development and affordability in the region. Our analysis applied the principles of smart growth to […]
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High-quality child care is essential for the vibrancy of local economies and child and family well-being. However, many child care providers struggle to remain financially viable because child care programs are expensive to operate, and the revenue they earn from tuition may not cover the costs of high-quality care. Outagamie County and the Greater Fox […]
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Child care is essential to the growth of local economies and the well-being of families. Child care is already a large expense for families, yet tuition does not cover the true cost of care. This outcome depresses wages for child care workers and leads to staffing shortages and diminished child care slot availability. To improve […]
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The Town of Gilbert is a municipality in the East Valley within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. With incredible population growth over the past decade, the Town is committed to maintaining high quality services and amenities while continuing to plan for growth and development. As the Public Works Department is key to providing services to Town […]
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The Town of Miami seeks to develop a strategic framework to guide its growth and development into the future. With exponential growth projected in the coming years, the Town is interested in exploring examples of strategic guiding documents from peer communities, opportunities for the Town to gain additional revenue through mining taxation, avenues for collaboration […]
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Peoria has adopted a number of master plans that address the preservation of archeological and historical resources in the City. The Palo Verde Ruin reflects a long history with the Hohokam people, and is now a city-owned site. With a focus on the Palo Verde Ruin, Peoria would like to conduct a review of its […]
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As the city struggles to find enough workers to fill its jobs, Portage is trying to understand ways it can become more welcoming to residents from countries that speak a languege other than English. This report offers recommendations for how to make the community welcoming for new residents who speak Spanish. UniverCity Year Contact Info: […]
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The Town of Clarkdale is home to a community of artists and creatives who host an annual art show. In order to cultivate a cohesive arts community, Clarkdale is considering the development of an arts incubator to provide physical and/or social infrastructure to support local artists. Graduate students from the School of Public Affairs will […]
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The city’s mission is to improve the lives of the people they serve, and its vision is to be the community of choice for residents, businesses, and employees. Additionally, the city’s Strategic Plan and Balanced Scorecard are designed to drive performance throughout the organization towards one common objective – improving the community experience. The results […]
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Clarkdale is a small community in north-central Arizona, nestled in the Coconino forest, along the southwest banks of the Verde River. Clarkdale was founded in 1912 as a company town to serve the United Verde Copper Company and was offi cially incorporated in 1957. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Town of […]
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