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This project is sponsored in part by the Jonestown City Council with Marilee Pfannstiel as the Community Development Director of Jonestown, and in part by Frank Phelan, P.E. from Jay Engineering Company. Mr. Phelan was commissioned by the city to design their public sewer system and is the engineering lead for the students in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering department at Texas A&M University working in conjunction with Mr. Phelan.

]]> On October 3rd, 2014 the Lake Boys Team travelled to Jonestown, TX to conduct a
Quadruple Net Value assessment of the town. The goal was to evaluate Jonestown along
the lines of its Social/Cultural, Economic, Environmental and Sensory value as a place and make recommendations to city leadership on how these aspects can be improved in
accordance with Quadruple Net Value theory.
The team met at city hall and was guided through the major parks, restaurants
and other features of Jonestown to make our assessment. The major features of interest
were Jones Brothers Park, Veterans Park, one primary walking trail, and various
eateries. At the end of the day city officials opened the floor for questions, and we were
able to get plenty of information on which to form our conclusions.
The general consensus was that Jonestown could benefit from additions of
pedestrian walkways and crosswalks in order to make it safely walk able, which will in
turn improve the city’s image as a walk able place and allow pedestrians easier access to
businesses and parks. It could also benefit from more signage to advertise business and
strengthen the local economy, as well as sustainable water programs and utilization of
its abundant green space.
The Lake Boys would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Mayor Deane
Armstrong, Marilee Pfannstiel and Ron Wilde for their investment of time in
introducing us to Jonestown, and for answering our many questions. We would also like
to thank Professor Dennis Jerke for his insight on Quadruple Net Value which made this
project possible.

]]> Mobility throughout a community ensures freedom of movement and enhances quality of life. Traffic congestion, pollution, urban sprawl, social exclusion, safety and health can decrease mobility and should be a part of a sustainable transportation development plan. The purpose of this plan is to develop and explore Jonestown’s transportation and show applicable systems that may result in a more sustainable community.

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

Texas Target Communities Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Wei Li
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning

Local Government / Community Contact
Marilee Phannstiel

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