Dubuque city leaders wanted to increase the production and consumption of local foods as part of their Sustainability Dubuque initiative. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Charles Connerly Urban and Regional Planning Local Government / Community Contact […]
University Department: Urban and Regional Planning
First Step Oskaloosa Solid Waste
Due to Oskaloosa’s increase in population, city officials were interested in recommendations that supported growth in a sustainable way. Students evaluated the economic and environmental impacts of the City’s waste hauling system and made recommendations for developing a more environmentally friendly and economically sound program. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]
Asset Mapping Tool
Asset mapping is the process of mapping all the resources and assets of a community. It is a geospatial map, providing information about the resources available in the community. Some of the functions of asset maps are: • Recognizing the existing resources to uncover the gaps in services • Navigate through the available resources by […]
Mason City North End Neighborhood Plan
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning developed a plan for Mason City’s North End Neighborhood. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Charles Connerly Urban and Regional […]
Regional Brownfields Inventory and Land Bank Feasibility Study
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning developed a process to inventory and prioritize brownfield sites on behalf of the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA), and conducted a feasibility study for a regional land bank. Read the final student report delivered to […]
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Prosperity Eastern Iowa: Program Evaluation & Plan
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning provided an update to the program structure and plans for The Petal Project, one of Prosperity Eastern Iowa’s (PEI) flagship economic development programs. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa […]
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Updating the 2006 Mason City Comprehensive Plan
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning will update Mason City’s 2006 Comprehensive Plan, with a thematic view towards environmental and social resiliency and a topical focus on aging in place. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
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Attracting Young Families to Jackson County
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the School of Urban & Regional Planning developed strategies and recommendations to position and market Jackson County as a top choice in the region for young families making residential location decisions. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for […]
Cedar County Comprehensive Plan
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning created a Comprehensive Plan for Cedar County. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Scott Spak Urban and Regional Planning Local […]
Cedar County Vision Plan
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning created a Vision Plan to support Cedar County’s efforts to earn Great Places designation through the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for […]