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]]> Throughout winter and spring quarters, 2017, work took place to develop a modern GIS map of the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, together with a web interface that would support public exploration of the cemetery. An intern conducted the great bulk of the work, with assistance from eight students. The main product of the effort is the digital files delivered to Edmonds, with this document of secondary importance. Numerous visits were made to Edmonds to meet with officials, discuss the scope of work, and conduct field work. A presentation regarding the project was given on June 9, 2017, to an audience of interested officials and citizens.

]]> The spring 2017 Greening Business Applications course (MGMT 466) worked on the Green Business Pledge program that has been offered in Edmonds for three years, but that has shown little growth since program launch. A ten-person team performed reviewed various initiatives, conducted interviews, distributed a survey, researched best practices, and ultimately developed a recommended revamp of the Edmonds program. City staff visited the class in early April, site visits occurred at several points within the quarter, and students traveled to Edmonds on June 9, 2017, to present their work to an audience of officials and interested citizens.

]]> The spring 2017 Disaster Reduction and Emergency Planning Studio course (ENVS 476) worked on issues related to sea level rise in Edmonds. A four-person team performed background research, developed models, ran the models, and described results. Interactions with city staff were by Skype, but the students traveled to Edmonds on June 9, 2017, to present their work to an audience of officials and interested citizens.

]]> The fall 2016 Public Relations Research and Campaigns course (JOUR 440) worked on promotion
of the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor in Edmonds, WA. Students in the course were organized into four
competing teams, with each team simulating the activities of a private-sector public relations
consulting firm. The instructor circulated an RFP (Request for Proposals) that described the needs
of the “client.” In this case, the client was the City of Edmonds, which sought help promoting the
Arts Corridor. Edmonds staff visited campus on September 29 and provided a common project
briefing to the four teams. Each team then proceeded independently, gathering survey-based
research data in Edmonds and conducting additional stakeholder interviews. On December 1,
Edmonds staff visited campus to receive presentations from the four teams, as well as booklets
describing each team’s campaign concept. Upon review of the booklets, Edmonds chose KAY PR
as the winner of the competition. The four campaign booklets are collected in this document, with
the booklet prepared by KAY PR featured first.

]]> The barriers to pedestrian use of the Swedish Edmonds Hospital area are rooted in broad concerns about safety and a lack of stimulating infrastructure. Interviewees commented on pedestrian and bicyclist safety in relation to the high volume of traffic on 76th Avenue West, 220th Street SW, and Pacific Highway 99, citing them as the greatest determinant in deciding to walk, cycle, or drive. A secondary factor preventing pedestrian use of the area is the absence of sidewalks, paths, and a dedicated community space. These elements combine to create a perception of the Edmonds Swedish Hospital area as relatively inhospitable to pedestrian mobility. Community stakeholders recommended the creation of greenways and trails to link the campus to the nearby businesses. Residents also expressed desire for a publicly accessible space for socializing. Interviewees also recommended more bike lanes to address the high volume of vehicular traffic that bicyclists and pedestrians face.

]]> CSCI 491, fall 2016) developed a mobile app that attracts visitors to Edmonds and informs them of attractions and events.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info

University Faculty Contact

Local Government / Community Contact

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