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Future Water Scenarios for La Paz County

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:13:13 +0000

This project examines future water scenarios for La Paz County, examining how the growth of agriculture, tourism, and other industries could impact local water resources and community well-being. Through scenario mapping, the project will highlight both the challenges and opportunities associated with balancing economic development and sustainable water use. Students from the Master of Sustainability [...]

Enhancing Membership Retention at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Through Organizational Analysis

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:09:54 +0000

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and drives economic growth in the City of Tempe, a vibrant hub of innovation in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Committed to providing value to its members and strengthening the local business community, the Chamber is exploring strategies to improve membership retention and engagement. Undergraduate students from the School of Applied Professional Studies will conduct a SWOT analysis, analyze Porter’s Five Forces, perform internal and external environmental evaluations, and apply other strategic management tools to identify areas of improvement and produce project recommendations for ongoing evaluation to support long-term membership retention.

Strategic Visioning for Scalable Workforce Program Alignment

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:06:05 +0000

The City of Tempe is a forward-looking community dedicated to building a resilient and inclusive economy that meets the needs of its residents and regional partners. With a strong focus on workforce development, the City is evaluating how to better align its programs with evolving industry demands and long-term labor market trends. As part of this effort, students from the School of Public Affairs will analyze current workforce programs, identify gaps, and assess opportunities for strategic growth and improved industry partnerships. The project will result in two key deliverables: an internal report with labor market analysis and stakeholder input, and a strategic roadmap outlining scalable program enhancements for the next 3–5 years.

Exploring Tax Increment Financing Strategies for the City of Tempe

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:02:12 +0000

The City of Tempe is a dynamic and innovative community located in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Home to more than 190,000 residents and the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, the City is committed to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking policies that enhance quality of life for all. As part of these efforts, the City is exploring the potential of tax increment financing (TIF) as a tool to support targeted redevelopment and economic growth. Students from the School of Public Affairs will research the structure, benefits, and challenges of TIF implementation in comparable cities, engage with key stakeholders and city staff, and produce two deliverables: an internal report with literature review and case analysis, and a persuasive policy brief outlining a proposed TIF model suited to Tempe’s needs.

Designing City-led Innovation: Strategic Support for Tempe’s Entrepreneurs

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:53:11 +0000

The City of Tempe is a dynamic hub of innovation and economic activity within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, home to over 190,000 residents and the Arizona State University Tempe Campus. Committed to fostering inclusive growth and supporting local entrepreneurship, the City is exploring new ways to strengthen its role in supporting its business community. Graduate students from the School of Public Affairs will assess how Tempe can enhance its support for entrepreneurs by identifying gaps in services, analyzing best practices from incubator and accelerator models nationwide, and mapping the existing entrepreneurial landscape in the Greater Phoenix area. Students will conduct a comprehensive study using stakeholder interviews, surveys, and site visits to evaluate needs and opportunities for service alignment. Final deliverables will include practical, evidence-based recommendations for new services, infrastructure, or partnerships that Tempe could pursue to strengthen its entrepreneurial community.

Incorporating Young Perspectives into Planning Tempe’s Future

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:49:47 +0000

The City of Tempe is a vibrant and forward-thinking community at the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Home to more than 190,000 residents and the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, the City is committed to promoting long-term livability, economic vitality, and equitable access to opportunities for all generations. In response to shifting demographics and the evolving needs of its younger population, Tempe is proactively working to engage youth in shaping the city’s future. As part of this effort, the City is partnering with students from The Design School to explore strategies for retaining and empowering young residents in civic life. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine key social, economic, and sustainability factors that influence youth engagement and long-term community connection. Through collaboration with Tempe leaders, residents, and youth, students will develop future scenarios to inform city planning and support decision-making that anticipates the needs of upcoming generations.

Tourism Development Planning for the Town of Miami

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:45:10 +0000

The Town of Miami is a historic mining community situated in Arizona’s Copper Corridor. With a growing population driven by renewed mining activity, the Town is seeking to position itself as a sustainable and attractive destination for both visitors and new residents. To help realize this vision, the Town of Miami is initiating a series of recreational and infrastructure projects designed to enhance the quality of life, foster community connection, and encourage outdoor activities. Key projects include the development of a disc golf course and skate park at Bullion Plaza. Such developments which will provide inclusive spaces for all ages, as well as the construction of a pump track in partnership, designed to connect with nearby high-elevation trail systems, thereby further expanding Miami’s recreational offerings and enhancing its outdoor tourism appeal. Undergraduate students from the School of Community Resources and Development will conduct interviews with key community stakeholders and develop tourism planning and strategies for the Town.

Developing a Playbook for Community Art in Public Places

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:39:02 +0000

The City of Kingman is a community located in northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau. As Kingman is a community rooted in a rich history, including being a site of pre-Colombian trade routes, serving as a U.S. Army Air Force training base during World War II, and sitting at the heart of Historic Route 66, the City is seeking innovative ways to foster and celebrate the arts in public places throughout the community. The City has many existing art installations, murals, galleries, and programs, however, Kingman is interested in formalizing the process for City-supported public art efforts. To explore strategies and opportunities for supporting art in public places, the City of Kingman will collaborate with Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) students participating in the ASU Project Cities program. MUEP students will facilitate a peer community assessment and develop and gather community feedback through a community arts preference assessment and workshop to inform a playbook for art in public places processes and programming.

Innovative Solutions to Diverting Water Treatment Solids

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:34:10 +0000

The City of Tempe is a thriving community in the center of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Serving a population of over 190,000 residents, as well as the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, the City aims to provide high quality services and resources for its growing number of community members and visitors. As a municipality focused on sustainability and innovation, the City of Tempe Public Works Department is committed to optimizing all available resources to achieve environmental, financial, and community goals as outlined in the Tempe Climate Action Plan. Thus, the Water Utilities Division is collaborating with undergraduate chemical engineering capstone students through the ASU Project Cities program to explore innovative opportunities to reuse or dispose of solids from water treatment sludge to divert the waste from landfill. Students will develop and propose solutions for reuse or diversion that meet regulatory standards and align with existing municipal resources, provide a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed solutions, and identify and describe opportunities for public sector and/or public-private partnerships to support proposed reuse or diversion efforts.

Aging In Place: A Strategy for Updating the General Plan

Ada Inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:26:22 +0000

The City of Tolleson, located in the West Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and affordable community for its more than 7,000 residents and thousands of daily commuter and industry visitors. As the City has reached 90% build-out, and simultaneously the General Plan 2024 has reached its maturity, Tolleson staff and leadership are interested in exploring new opportunities to plan for Tolleson to continue to be a thriving community for people of all ages. To advance these efforts, a team of Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) Planning Workshop students will collaborate with the City of Tolleson staff, leadership, and community members through the ASU Project Cities program to explore best practices to plan for aging in place to inform a supplemental General Plan chapter focused on implementing recommended strategies throughout the City now and into the future.