Dr. Robert Schmidt’s class, Living with Wildlife, partnered with the City of Logan’s forestry crew to prune some of Logan’s 11,000 street trees. As Dr. Schmidt’s class focused on issues related to human interactions with wildlife, this project gave students the opportunity to assist with the actual management of urban wildlife habitat, and demonstrate how […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Urban Forestry
During Pfugerville’s comprehensive city planning process citzens listed parks, trails and open space as one of the top fve livability elements in Pfugerville, and a top three priority for Pfugerville’s development over the next ten years. Pfugerville’s urban tree canopy is an important component of the city’s open space and the city has invested resources […]
Analysis of Impacts
Disaster Reduction and Emergency Planning Studio students prepared a written report that assembled all of the above work in a way deemed useful by City of Stanwood staff. The course is taught by Dr. Rebekah Paci-Green. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
Increasing Landlord Participation in Rental Assistance Programs
Discover the barriers that discourage rental property owners and managers in Scott County from accepting Section 8 vouchers, identify opportunities to correct misinformation or misperceptions of the program or the people who participate in it, create a marketing strategy to encourage greater rental property owner and manager participation in the program in the future, and […]
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Dickinson Comprehensive Plan
Dicksinson developed its first Comprehensive Plan. Nestled between League City and Texas City along the Gulf Freeway south of Houston, Dickinson is home to orginial Italian settlers from Galveston, and therefore rich in history. Economic development and the desire for greater open space were two focus areas for the community. Read the final student report […]
Marketing Transit Sustainability
Develop marketing materials and strategies that can be used to promote the sustainability benefits of SouthWest Transit’s services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Hyejoon Rim Journalism and Mass Communication Local Government / Community Contact Matt Fyten […]
Shared-Use Mobility Possibilities in Brooklyn Park
Develop strategies to improve access to shared forms of transportation, such as bike- and car-sharing programs, among low-income residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Andrew Guthrie Public Affairs Research Fellow guth0064@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Emily Carr Development Project Coordinator, […]
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Increasing Resident Engagement with Media
Develop digital marketing strategies for Monona transit and community media. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Katie Krueger Marketing Lecturer katie.krueger@wisc.edu (608) 890-1060 Local Government / Community Contact Will Nimmow Community Media Community Media Director 608-216-7431 […]
City of Monona Strategic Housing Plan Update
Develop a safe routes transportation plan for the City of Monona. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Kurt Paulsen Urban and Regional Planning kpaulsen@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Daytime Staffing at Fire Department
Develop a strategic plan to increase the amount of on-call firefighters available during work week hours. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact John Kammeyer-Mueller Human Resources and Industrial Relations Local Government / Community Contact Rick Schroeder Fire Chief, City of Rosemount […]