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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.

Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts Plan Update

Ada Inman — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:16:19 +0000

The City of Mukilteo relies on a Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan as one of its major policies directing the development of parks and recreation programs. Following our comprehensive plan update, the city needs to update its 2017 PROSA plan to better align with the city’s policy direction and meet certain grant eligibility requirements. The CEP student team will work with Mukilteo City staff to conduct public outreach to update the City’s demand and need analysis, including more equity analysis in their review of capital spending.

Política de cuidados del municipio de Zapopan, Jalisco

Ada Inman — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:57:09 +0000

La metodología de �鶹��Ƶ para el desarrollo de proyectos de vinculación en el marco de la colaboración CUCEA-Gobierno de Zapopan se ha convertido en un elemento de gran relevancia para la formación y retribución social de estudiantes en el Doctorado en Políticas Públicas y Desarrollo. Por lo anterior, la presente propuesta pretende continuar con la vinculación para el desarrollo de un proyecto que contribuya al diseño de la política de cuidados del municipio de Zapopan, Jalisco, México.

El Sistema Integral de Cuidados del Municipio de Zapopan, Jalisco, México se ha construido a partir de la determinación de su normatividad y el desarrollo de distintas acciones bajo la estrategia denominada “Nos Toca Cuidar” ; sin embargo, se requiere el diseño de la política pública que oriente las futuras acciones municipales en materia de cuidados.
Objetivo general del proyecto Vincular a la comunidad del Doctorado en Políticas Públicas y Desarrollo para contribuir a la construcción y definición de los elementos teóricos, conceptuales y metodológicos requeridos para el diseño de la política de cuidados del municipio de Zapopan, Jalisco, México bajo la metodología de �鶹��Ƶ .

Labor Market Analysis and Vulnerable Groups: A Systemic Approach in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga

Ada Inman — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:43:02 +0000

This project aims to examine labor market disparities affecting vulnerable populations—women, youth, migrants, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities—in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga (AMB). By employing a quantitative approach, the research seeks to identify labor market gaps, understand the underlying determinants, and propose policy interventions to enhance inclusion. The study focuses on systemic factors such as economic, educational, business, and cultural elements that contribute to labor market exclusion.

Led by Álvaro Javier Vargas Villamizar from the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB), the research team includes experts working to generate actionable insights and policy recommendations. This project will provide a data-driven foundation for public policy aimed at promoting equitable labor market participation for all societal groups.

Laboratorio de Comportamiento Social y Economía Experimental – Social BEE Lab

Ada Inman — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:56:35 +0000

El Social Behavior and Experimental Economics Lab (Social BEE Lab) es un laboratorio de la Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB), creado en colaboración con la Universidad de Nueva York en Abu Dabi (NYUAD).

Este laboratorio se dedica a realizar estudios sobre el comportamiento humano y su impacto en los procesos de toma de decisiones, utilizando protocolos y análisis de datos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Es el primer laboratorio de este tipo en la región y posiciona a la UNAB como un referente en investigación en ciencias económicas.

Las investigaciones y actividades del laboratorio fortalecerán las relaciones con universidades, organizaciones empresariales y sociales, así como con la comunidad en general. Esta iniciativa ha permitido obtener recursos económicos significativos para financiar las investigaciones y cubrir la participación de los estudiantes en los experimentos.

Aunque la audiencia inicial del laboratorio son los estudiantes de la UNAB, el Social BEE Lab tiene como objetivo abordar las necesidades de investigación en ciencias del comportamiento del nororiente de Colombia y fomentar la cooperación internacional.

Investigación sobre Género y Corrupción: Experimentos de Laboratorio en Universidades Colombianas

Ada Inman — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:47:21 +0000

This project aims to investigate gender differences in susceptibility to corruption through laboratory experiments conducted with students from two Colombian universities (i.e. UNAB and UFPS). The primary hypothesis is that women exhibit lower susceptibility to embezzlement owing to their risk aversion and pro-social values. The relative importance of these factors is not yet clear, though.

The research team, led by Dr. Giovanna Rodríguez-García from UNAB and Dr. Liliana Bastos Osorio from UFPS, with contributions from international expert Dr. Robert Gillanders from Dublin City University (DCU), will conduct experiments to analyze behavioral factors influencing gender-specific reactions to corruption. The project seeks to generate high-impact international publications and strengthen the research capabilities of Colombian universities to conduct social experiments in laboratories.

Graphic Design Studio: Black Women’s Resilience Project

Ada Inman — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:33:23 +0000

At the end of February, our studio met with clients Khea Pollard (Jewish Family Service) and Jessica Barlow (the Sage Project) to discuss the upcoming program, Black Women’s Resilience Project (BWRP). BWRP is a new initiative that supports low-income Black women in San Diego, primarily through guaranteed income and other community-based resources. In the hopes of fostering economic mobility and generational wealth, BWRP aims to redefine the existing models currently used to aid underserved and marginalized communities, starting with one of the most vulnerable populations. We were tasked with developing BWRP’s branding from scratch, including logos, colors, typefaces, patterns, and additional collateral. We were also asked to provide potential name options for the project, as the original name “Black Women’s Resilience Project” was perceived to be too long and better fitting for a tagline. There are three main groups that BWRP is targeting: those who are eligible to receive funding, potential funders for the initiative, and elected officials and staff, with a focus on policymakers. With the launch of this project, BWRP aims to remove the stigma surrounding those who receive support from similar programs. Additionally, BWRP hopes to heighten the understanding of their line of work among San Diegans. Keeping the goals and target audience of BWRP in mind, there were several approaches within our design team. Some explored different name options, while others worked with the existing name and acronym. Some worked solely with the letterforms within their logotype, while others created symbols that could work with the name or by itself.

Using a Culture-Centered Approach to Explore the Potential Impacts of Guaranteed Income on Black Women’s Health in San Diego

Ada Inman — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:25:27 +0000

In collaboration with the San Diego State University Sage Project, undergraduate student researchers contributed to the Black Women’s Resilience Project (BWRP) by conducting a qualitative research study in their Politics of Health Communication course (COMM 422). The goal of this study was to identify the connections between the guaranteed income (GI) initiative and health among Black community members in San Diego, addressing community perceptions about the benefits and barriers of accessing subsidized programs. The interview protocol was created to highlight the three key components of the Culture-Centered Approach (CCA) to health communication: culture, structure, and agency, which are used to explain the contributors of structural and health inequities among marginalized communities. Students interviewed key informants and community members who shared their personal experiences and perspectives to identify what changes may need to be made to increase awareness and utilization of GI. Using qualitative data analysis methods, the key findings revealed four stigmas and challenges associated with using cash assistance and having intersecting identities, including racial, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds. First, communal perceptions of cash assistance depicted recipients being viewed as irresponsible or incapable of providing for themselves and their families. Second, social pressures for Black men and women may deter them from seeking assistance from subsidized programs in order to preserve their image as breadwinners, caretakers, and independent earners. Third, participants viewed subsidized programs as a “systemic trap,” often facing tensions to stay below limited income expectations in order to begin or maintain eligibility as a recipient of aid. Fourth, participants shared the inconvenient, discouraging, and intrusive nature of the application process, leaving questions about whether the time committed to completion would be worth their efforts and energy. Based on the themes identified in the findings, this report offers three recommendations that contribute to improving and expanding community engagement. Participants recommended prioritizing face-to-face communication with community members at places for gathering, increasing social media presence about the program, and the inclusion of testimonies from actual GI recipients in promotional materials.

Black Women’s Resilience Project supported by Jewish Family Services: Sustainable Business Consulting Report

Ada Inman — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:18:49 +0000

Khea Pollard, CEO of Cafe X: as well as the creative mastermind for the Black Women’s Resilience Project has dedicated her career to supporting and advocating for communities of color in her residing city of San Diego. Cafe X serves as a hub and according to Khea: “It’s more than just coffee, it’s a movement to promote healing and communal wealth-building for communities of color inside a sacred space through activism and artivism, in a natural and respectful way, one cup at a time” (Pollard- LinkedIn). Her priority is speaking up for those who need help by any means necessary. Her current endeavor is working side by side with the Jewish Family Services of San Diego, in order to execute the Black Women’s Resilience Project. This project’s purpose is to gain enough recognition and financial funding in order to support 35 African American women with $1000 a month in supplemental income for 18 months. This project is set to launch sometime between June 19th- the end of summer 2024. With the help of San Diego State University’s Sustainable Marketing Class Consulting team, the Black Women’s Resilience Project team was hoping to gain some extra guidance through this launch. Additional help consisted of creating a Narrative Change Toolkit in order to fill the gap of social awareness regarding this project. Gaining social awareness, and allowing the public to learn more about the Black Women’s Resilience Project. The main task throughout this consultation is to create a toolkit of recommendations that the Black Women’s Resilience Project team can choose from to implement. The goal is to create public acknowledgment throughout the community, and spread the word that projects like these are available and accessible to the individuals who need them. With extensive research, our team has come up with a 4 recommendations for this team to potentially implement on their own timeline. A central hub of information regarding the Black Women’s Resilience Project is key for individuals to understand the application process, who is eligible, and other forms of assistance that may be of service to them. This narrative change toolkit will consist of: 1. A mock website to serve as a central information hub; 2. A mock flyer with QR codes in order to provide direct access to information; 3. A list of affiliated groups that may serve as a secondary source of spreading awareness of this project, such as school clubs or city programs; 4. A mock Instagram account with an example post in order to leave a footprint that will deem easy access for the younger generation.

Empowering Black Women in San Diego

Ada Inman — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:16:09 +0000

According to Moslimani et al. (2024), underpinned by the US Census microdata from 2022, the Black population of the US is growing, from 36.2 million self-identified Black people in 2000 to an estimated 47.9 million people in 2022; this is an increase of 32% in two decades, making up 14.4% of the country’s current population. In the same period, San Diego County showed an increase of 14% between 2000 and 2022, with the Black population comprising 6.7% of the entire region’s demographics. When we zoom in on gender, the population of Black women has increased by only 4% during this timeframe, due to the self-identified mixed-race population, which rose from 21,296 in 2000 to a plateau of 34,507 in 2024, an increase of 62%. However, in the same period, the self-identified Black alone population has shrunk by 13%, ranging from 74,998 to 65,479. Even though the big numbers might indicate a more diverse society, they conceal challenges that must be addressed, especially for Black women in American society. With that in mind, this specific Sage Project partnership investigated the multifaceted challenges and strategies for empowering Black women in San Diego, focusing on economic disparities, political underrepresentation, social support, healthcare access, and cultural representation. Students from Professor Roberto Ivo’s P A 497 Investigation and Report class conducted a series of structured and unstructured interviews on and off-campus, comprising a sample of 20 individuals for each area of interest (5 in total), to map out challenges that require immediate action and initiatives that are already underway. Key findings revealed persistent economic and social disparities in the community due to historical discrimination, the vital role of community activism and cultural representation, the critical need for increased political representation, and the healthcare disparities faced by Black women. Strategic recommendations include implementing inclusive economic programs, enhancing political advocacy, developing comprehensive healthcare solutions, strengthening support networks and mentorship, and promoting cultural and community engagement. Overall, this work underscores the necessity of centering Black women’s voices and experiences in efforts to achieve social justice and systemic change, aiming for a more equitable future for Black women in San Diego.