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University of Oregon Sustainable City Year: Recent submissions

  • Minto-Brown Island Park Citizen Communications Strategy 
    Nelson, Jonathan; Stavitsky, Al (University of Oregon, 2010)
    The city collaborated with students from the University of Oregon’s Strategic Communication program to develop a communication plan to address a variety of concerns. The city specifically wanted students to create a plan ...
  • Industrial ecology 
    Ofri, Orit; Howard-Grenville, Jennifer (University of Oregon, 2010)
    This report summarizes the work done by students in the Industrial Ecology class at the University of Oregon during fall term 2010. The students explored industrial ecology concepts to evaluate opportunities in two ...
  • Green Cities 
    Cyrus, Heather; Dillard, Suni; Young, Robert (University of Oregon, 2010)
    As one of the Sustainable City Year (SCY) projects this year, Green Cities students were asked to research, plan, and design environmentally friendly re-use and redevelopment options for the Salem Housing Authority ...
  • Efficient Public Lighting Options 
    Sylwester, Liesel; Germany, Jason O. (University of Oregon, 2010)
    A Product Design studio course from the University of Oregon took on the Efficient Public Lighting Options project and worked to develop design concepts that would meet Salem’s lighting needs and reduce their energy use. ...
  • Downtown Parks Connectivity Analysis with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 
    Bean, Trafton; Schlossberg, Marc (University of Oregon, 2010)
    The following report documents the ideas, proposals, and methodologies produced by the Sustainable City Year (SCY) Downtown Parks Connectivity project for the City of Salem. The Downtown Parks Connectivity project members ...
  • South of Mission (Salem, Or.) 
    Wieczorek, Agatha (University of Oregon, 2010)
    The intent of this study and design work is to respond to the needs and distinct characteristics of the South of Mission area in the City of Salem, Oregon. Our Mission Statement is to encourage economic development through ...
  • Salem Civic Center - Interior Architecture 
    Fuller, Leah; Zimmer, Linda (University of Oregon, 2010)
    As a part of the University of Oregon Sustainable City Year program, sixteen students enrolled in a mid-level interior design studio examined the Salem Civic Center building, generating proposals for renovation and reuse ...
  • Salem Police Station 
    Peterson, Alice (University of Oregon, 2010)
    Students developed 24 design ideas for the new Salem Police Station. While there were a variety of approaches to developing the new station, every design addressed issues involving the Civic Center site and the police ...
  • Controlling Congestion Through Parking Policy: Minimums, Maximums, and the Road to an Efficient Future 
    Cogburn, Jordan; Yang, Yizhao (University of Oregon, 2010)
    This report was created in response to the City of Salem’s interest in comparing the off-street parking requirements of their zoning ordinance with those of other similar cities in the United States. The report also ...
  • Salem North Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Concept Plan 
    Dong, Baofeng; Mild, Cortney; Margerum, Richard; Parker, Robert; Young, Robert F. (University of Oregon, 2010)
    This concept plan mainly aims to restore the ecology along Mill Creek and the Willamette River and transform the North Downtown Riverfront into a mixeduse neighborhood with affordable housing, public transit, community ...
  • Downtown Salem Circulation Study 
    Johnson, Pamela C.; Monsere, Chris (University of Oregon, 2010)
    The City of Salem is adapting its current transportation infrastructure to enhance active transportation within the City. The City is complying with the goals of Vision 2020 – a comprehensive effort to secure a vibrant ...
  • Engaging the Latino Community in Salem 
    Lopez, Monique; Welch, Mackie; Sandoval, Gerardo (University of Oregon, 2010)
    The purpose of this report is to provide City of Salem personnel with recommendations of strategies to use when engaging with the growing Latino population in the city. The barriers, opportunities, and action items ...
  • Advancing Sustainability by Fostering Civic Engagement 
    Nelson, Jonathan; Stavitsky, Al (University of Oregon, 2010)
    Sustainability is a fairly understandable concept when dealing with concrete examples. Buildings and urban planning can reach sustainable standards by conserving energy, efficiently handling waste or encouraging residents ...
  • Cultural Mapping in Northeast Salem: A Civic Engagement Study 
    Arnold, Teresa J.; Shepherd, Jay; Silberman, Lauren; Blandy, Doug; Fenn, John (University of Oregon, 2010)
    This document outlines work done by graduate students in the Art and Sustainable Society course in the University of Oregon Arts and Administration Program during the Fall term 2010 and provides recommendations to the ...
  • Review of Large-Scale Retail Design Standards and Development Principles: Accessibility, public space, human scale, safety, and sustainability in the urban landscape 
    Witzig, Monica; Turnoy, Scott (University of Oregon, 2010)
    This document is a compiled review of design standards that wil provide the City of Gresham with best practices related to large-scale commercial design standards and development regulations. For large-scale commercial ...
  • Gresham Climate Futures Report: Spring 2010 Climate Preparedness in the Lower Willamette Subbasin 
    Fracchia, Elena (University of Oregon, 2010)
    In this report, prepared for the City of Gresham and the Sustainable City Year program, climate change preparedness will be discussed as it pertains to the City of Gresham and the Lower Willamette Subbasin. The report ...
  • Sustainable Development Concept Plan for Rockwood 
    Abbott, Steve (University of Oregon, 2009)
    The intent of this concept plan is to create a safe and central place for diverse community groups to come together, for businesses to grow, and for the physical design of the streets to provide a healthy, pedestrian-friendly ...
  • Rockwood Cultural Asset Mapping : Building Community and Engaging Residents 
    Moore, Stephanie (University of Oregon, 2010)
    This document outlines work done by graduate students in the Public Folklore and Cultural Programming course in the Arts & Administration Department during the Winter term 2010 and provides recommendations to the Gresham ...
  • Water, Microecologies+ Density: Transit-Oriented Development at Gresham Crossings 
    Hart, Bennett (University of Oregon, 2010)
    This advanced level research and development focused design studio explored the potential synergies between transit-oriented development (TOD) and habitat sensitive and low impact design. Students were asked to generate ...
  • Gresham City Hall : Conceptual Designs Plans for a New City Hall 
    Falkenstein, Lizzie; Arms, Shannon (University of Oregon, 2010)
    Thirteen schemes were developed for the Gresham City Hall project under the Sustainable Cities Initiative during the winter term of 2010. Each group took a unique approach to the challenges and opportunities presented. All ...

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