The City of Medford seeks to identify activity centers to achieve an array of policy goals, including those that foster nodal development, increase residential density, and encourage alternate forms of transportation. Through the University of Oregon’s Sustainable City Year Program, a class of graduate students from the Community and Regional Planning program identified and analyzed […]
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Support initiatives to attract new business to New Albany and Union County through site identifications, Request for Information applications, and presentations to communicate the value of doing business in the area. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin M Partner Director and Associate Director of […]
Students in the graduate level Public Budget Administration course within the department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon (UO) were tasked with examining the viability of an Economic Improvement District (EID) or Business Improvement District (BID) in Redmond, Oregon’s Medical District. The City of Redmond provided three (3) elements […]
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Redmond is poised for growth and expansion, and based on previous projects like Hope playground, seems to have energized citizens who likely would support a community foundation. Our research found that cities across the country use a variety of models and structures that work for their city’s unique characteristics, and Redmond’s future community foundation will […]
Professor Dyana Mason’s Nonprofit Consultancy class worked in four groups to provide nonprofit advice to Redmond community members and city staff in four separate subject-areas. Students assessed the feasibility of establishing nonprofit organizations for a community foundation, a family justice center, a cultural arts center, and a housing shelter.Students assessed organizational needs and recommended solutions […]
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Professor Dyana Mason’s Nonprofit Consultancy class worked in three groups to advise Albany community members and city staff in three distinct subject areas. Students assessed the current state of the Albany Senior Center Foundation (ASCF), the Albany Parks and Recreation Foundation (APRF), and the Albany Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) to provide detailed recommendations for […]
Professor Dyana Mason’s Nonprofit Consultancy class worked in three groups to advise Albany community members and city staff in three distinct subject areas. Students assessed the current state of the Albany Senior Center Foundation (ASCF), the Albany Parks and Recreation Foundation (APRF), and the Albany Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) to provide detailed recommendations for […]
Many community leaders in New Albany participated in leadership development programs through Dr. Vaughn Grisham, the founding director of the McLean Institute. There is interest in creating a similar leadership program for the next generation of diverse community leaders in New Albany and Union County. The M Partner Summer Intern researched best practices and prepared […]
Identify and assess models and strategies for delivering adult education programming in the absence of a higher education institution within Carver County. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Rosemarie Park Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local Government / Community Contact Jackie Johnston […]
Based on results from a recent resident “knowledge, attitudes, and practices” survey, develop education and marketing tools that the Carver County Water Management Organization (WMO) can use to encourage and assist residents to implement best-management practices that treat storm water runoff and improve surface water quality. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]
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