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Planning a biking network and future bike infrastructure in Jackson County

Ada Inman — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:18:28 +0000

A team of graduate students gathered and organized data on current cycling activities in Jackson County through consultations with local cyclists and surveys distributed on social media platforms to understand insights into cyclists’ habits, preferences, and challenges. Their analysis informed recommendations that include establishing partnerships with local universities and professional organizations to advance cycling-related marketing and outreach efforts; planning and developing new long-distance routes through GIS mapping and terrain analysis; and enhancing digital resources by developing interactive trail maps and a mobile app to better serve cyclists’ needs.

Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu

Developing a strategic plan for Jackson County

Ada Inman — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:13:18 +0000

Informed by staff surveys, a community profile, and a workshop with Jackson County staff, Urban and Regional Planning graduate students developed a strategic plan for Jackson County. The plan included updated mission, vision, and values statements and identified key strategy areas to help inform how the county prioritizes and coordinates its efforts. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu [...]

Recommending promotion and marketing strategies for the Village of Taylor

Ada Inman — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:08:43 +0000

To boost awareness of the Village of Taylor as a great place to visit and live, journalism students developed proposals for merchandise, events, and social media. The campaign’s goal is to draw tourists and recruit new permanent residents to “live and travel the true Wisconsin way.” Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu [...]

Fostering community identity in the Village of Melrose

Ada Inman — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:04:48 +0000

Through a promotional campaign centered around the phrase “it takes a village,” journalism students created a brand proposal, materials like merchandise, postcards, pamphlets; events, and collaborations with small businesses to create a strong sense of community identity in Melrose. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu [...]