Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

“College Pass” Market Research

Metro Transit offers a 鈥渃ollege pass鈥� transit pass to college students for a reduced rate. MBA students will conduct market research to understand market segments within the college student demographic and recommend fare product options that better meet the needs of different types of students. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]

Tracking Metro Transit’s Fleet Vehicles

Metro Transit seeks to develop a tracking system for its non-revenue fleet vehicles. Metro Transit is interested in standard operating procedures for both paper-based and technological options that meets the standards for record management and minimizes resources needed for implementation. Students in OPMT 360 will develop recommended standard operating procedures to achieve these goals and […]

Marketing Management

MBA Marketing Management students will conduct marketing research with the City of Big Lake. The City of Big Lake developed plans for a transit-oriented development at the Northstar Commuter Rail Line stop in Big Lake, with the goal of supporting an office park, businesses, and apartment buildings. However, it is not growing as they hoped […]

Assessing Ridesharing Opportunities for Big Lake

Many residents of the City of Big Lake commute to the Twin Cities suburbs, Minneapolis, or Saint Paul for work each day. The City would like to take a more active role in facilitating the creation of ridesharing options to help residents save money, reduce wear and tear on roads, and reduce air pollution. Students […]

Preventing Littering at Transit Stops

Litter at transit stops adversely affects environmental quality and contributes to negative perceptions of transit stops and transit riding. Metro Transit would like transit stops to be a comfortable waiting space for transit riders. Students will develop a behavior change campaign for selected transit stops in the Twin Cities to deter littering and promote comfortable […]

Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Planning Pt. 2

IST students will continue working on a disaster resiliency plan for the State College Borough begun by students in the fall. Students will create a matrix of identified risks based on their probability and severity and then assess the preparedness of the community to respond. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]

Inspiring field experiences in Seaside, California

Lately there have been city projects created to promote citizen science and utilization of existing parks. These projects have started to be implemented to begin the steps towards more sustainable cities. As we develop cleaner, greener ways of living within our communities, the implementation of well-crafted environmental programs that give citizens tools to explore their […]

Suggestions for a More Connected Leander

Leander will become increasingly sustainable by promoting connectivity and pedestrian access within the community. A more connected landscape will benefit current residents by creating outdoor networks. These networks will allow people to move through the city with an increasing amount ease. It will also serve future students enrolled at Leander鈥檚 ACC San Gabriel Campus. Located […]

Rethinking the Edge City of Leander

Leander, Texas faces sustainability challenges associated with an increased demand for suitable urban housing and community amenities. Population growth and demographic change will impact Leander鈥檚 physical landscape and give new identity to the concept of density within the city. In this course, students explored Leander鈥檚 increasingly urban landscape in an effort to construct a new […]

Protecting Our Investments (Asset Management Plan)

Inventory existing City assets such as streets and trails, storm water infrastructure, and boulevard trees; and develop a plan to manage these assets to ensure safety, maximum value, and return on investment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Gary Johnson Forest Resources […]

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