This document summarizes a study conducted by BikeWalkKC on improving safety for elementary school students walking to and from school in northeast Kansas City. Field work was conducted around 6 elementary schools, examining factors such as demographics, public transit access, physical infrastructure like sidewalks and crosswalks, and vacant lots. Significant issues were found, like lack of crosswalk markings, unsafe street conditions, and many vacant lots. The study aims to provide data to help the city improve pedestrian safety around schools.
May/June Garfield Gazette - Lakewood City Schoolsbutest
The document is a newsletter from Garfield Middle School that provides information about upcoming events and accomplishments from the school year. It includes a message from the principal highlighting academic and extracurricular achievements. A calendar lists upcoming performances, field trips, and end-of-year activities. A sidebar lists many of the clubs, sports teams, and talents showcased by Garfield students throughout the year.
The newsletter provides updates on the FORCES program across New York State parks. It discusses growth of the program over several years from a pilot program with SUNY ESF to now including 22 colleges. Projects discussed include invasive species removal, prescribed burns, and pollinator habitats at various parks. Upcoming events for FORCES members are announced like training summits and volunteer days. Student spotlights highlight projects involving ticks, ash trees, and informational videos/packets on invasive species. The faculty spotlight profiles the SUNY Oneonta advisor who finds FORCES a good way to connect students to hands-on projects applying ecological principles.
The survey of parents at Cole Elementary found that over half of students live within a half mile of the school and most walk to and from school daily. However, many parents reported issues with the walkability of routes like missing or discontinuous sidewalks, wide roads without safe crossings, speeding drivers who don't yield to pedestrians, and unleashed dogs, which make walks feel unsafe. To improve safety, Walk/Bike Nashville recommends continuing to build out planned sidewalks and bikeways, focusing on safe crossings near schools, and enforcing leash and traffic laws around school start and end times.
The document summarizes recent events at Marist College:
1) Zipcar vehicles have been added on campus to provide transportation options for students without cars. Students can reserve these vehicles online or via mobile app for low hourly and daily rates.
2) NBC News has partnered with Marist College's Marist Poll to conduct polling in key states during the 2012 Republican primary season. The partnership will provide insight into public opinion and the primary race.
3) Award-winning sportscaster Mike Breen and ESPN writer Ian O'Connor '86 launched the new Marist College Center for Sports Communication with a seminar for students. They discussed careers in sports media and the importance of experience and professionalism.
The candidate believes that students' experiences and stories help define the University of North Carolina. Some stories bring joy, while others highlight distressing issues. As Student Body President, the candidate will work to amplify voices across campus and create a climate where all students feel comfortable sharing their stories. The administration plans to address issues of campus expression, sexual assault, and mental health in order to make UNC a place where all students feel at home.
This document summarizes an article from the American Society of Picture Professionals quarterly magazine about photographer Tasha Van Zandt and her project documenting a sinking primary school in Prek Toal, Cambodia. Van Zandt photographed the difficult conditions students and teachers face at the school, which is built on water and has rotting floorboards. Her photos aimed to showcase how much Cambodians have to endure for education following its suppression under the Khmer Rouge regime. Van Zandt later used the photos to fundraise to rebuild the school.
Snapshot: Trendspotting and Modeling for the Next Generation of Library UsersMonica Harris
This document discusses trends in demographics and technology usage among current and future generations of library users. It notes that child poverty is rising while teen birth rates are falling. Cities are becoming wealthier and more segregated, while suburbs are growing more diverse. Most teens now access the internet primarily through mobile devices. It introduces "Generation Z", those born between 1995-2014, as the next generation of library users and discusses strategies for libraries to effectively engage them, such as providing diverse and collaborative programming and spaces for making things.
This case report describes the treatment of tooth discoloration caused by the use of white mineral trioxide aggregate (WMTA) during a partial pulpotomy procedure to treat a complicated crown fracture. Seventeen months after the initial procedure, the tooth exhibited discoloration from the WMTA. The WMTA was removed and internal bleaching was performed, which improved the color of the tooth. The removal of the discolored WMTA alone provided significant improvement in tooth color. This case highlights the potential for WMTA to cause tooth discoloration and suggests its use in the esthetic zone may need reconsideration.
May/June Garfield Gazette - Lakewood City Schoolsbutest
The document is a newsletter from Garfield Middle School that provides information about upcoming events and accomplishments from the school year. It includes a message from the principal highlighting academic and extracurricular achievements. A calendar lists upcoming performances, field trips, and end-of-year activities. A sidebar lists many of the clubs, sports teams, and talents showcased by Garfield students throughout the year.
The newsletter provides updates on the FORCES program across New York State parks. It discusses growth of the program over several years from a pilot program with SUNY ESF to now including 22 colleges. Projects discussed include invasive species removal, prescribed burns, and pollinator habitats at various parks. Upcoming events for FORCES members are announced like training summits and volunteer days. Student spotlights highlight projects involving ticks, ash trees, and informational videos/packets on invasive species. The faculty spotlight profiles the SUNY Oneonta advisor who finds FORCES a good way to connect students to hands-on projects applying ecological principles.
The survey of parents at Cole Elementary found that over half of students live within a half mile of the school and most walk to and from school daily. However, many parents reported issues with the walkability of routes like missing or discontinuous sidewalks, wide roads without safe crossings, speeding drivers who don't yield to pedestrians, and unleashed dogs, which make walks feel unsafe. To improve safety, Walk/Bike Nashville recommends continuing to build out planned sidewalks and bikeways, focusing on safe crossings near schools, and enforcing leash and traffic laws around school start and end times.
The document summarizes recent events at Marist College:
1) Zipcar vehicles have been added on campus to provide transportation options for students without cars. Students can reserve these vehicles online or via mobile app for low hourly and daily rates.
2) NBC News has partnered with Marist College's Marist Poll to conduct polling in key states during the 2012 Republican primary season. The partnership will provide insight into public opinion and the primary race.
3) Award-winning sportscaster Mike Breen and ESPN writer Ian O'Connor '86 launched the new Marist College Center for Sports Communication with a seminar for students. They discussed careers in sports media and the importance of experience and professionalism.
The candidate believes that students' experiences and stories help define the University of North Carolina. Some stories bring joy, while others highlight distressing issues. As Student Body President, the candidate will work to amplify voices across campus and create a climate where all students feel comfortable sharing their stories. The administration plans to address issues of campus expression, sexual assault, and mental health in order to make UNC a place where all students feel at home.
This document summarizes an article from the American Society of Picture Professionals quarterly magazine about photographer Tasha Van Zandt and her project documenting a sinking primary school in Prek Toal, Cambodia. Van Zandt photographed the difficult conditions students and teachers face at the school, which is built on water and has rotting floorboards. Her photos aimed to showcase how much Cambodians have to endure for education following its suppression under the Khmer Rouge regime. Van Zandt later used the photos to fundraise to rebuild the school.
Snapshot: Trendspotting and Modeling for the Next Generation of Library UsersMonica Harris
This document discusses trends in demographics and technology usage among current and future generations of library users. It notes that child poverty is rising while teen birth rates are falling. Cities are becoming wealthier and more segregated, while suburbs are growing more diverse. Most teens now access the internet primarily through mobile devices. It introduces "Generation Z", those born between 1995-2014, as the next generation of library users and discusses strategies for libraries to effectively engage them, such as providing diverse and collaborative programming and spaces for making things.
This case report describes the treatment of tooth discoloration caused by the use of white mineral trioxide aggregate (WMTA) during a partial pulpotomy procedure to treat a complicated crown fracture. Seventeen months after the initial procedure, the tooth exhibited discoloration from the WMTA. The WMTA was removed and internal bleaching was performed, which improved the color of the tooth. The removal of the discolored WMTA alone provided significant improvement in tooth color. This case highlights the potential for WMTA to cause tooth discoloration and suggests its use in the esthetic zone may need reconsideration.
Jim Holloway has over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management. He has worked in both public accounting performing audits and tax work, and private industry in controller and CFO roles. His background includes experience with financial reporting, budgeting, systems implementations, and working with government contracts. He is a CPA, CGFM, and CGMA with expertise in accounting software like Deltek and certifications to support government work.
Training Report_Ford Bohol (Mar1-5,2015)Thea M. Casio
The document provides a training report for Ford Bohol covering various topics from March 1-5, 2016. It includes summaries of training on finance and insurance processes, service billing, cashiering transactions, and logistics transactions. The document outlines the steps and considerations for vehicle invoicing, bank financing, service billing, insurance renewal, and other dealership processes. It provides examples and notes for trainees on processing documentation, timeframes, requirements, and calculations.
O documento descreve como o material de capacitação era apresentado inicialmente em formato Word e depois em PowerPoint com imagens. Também discute os objetivos de uma aula EaD, incluindo vídeos instrucionais e discussões, e fornece detalhes sobre o perfil típico de alunos EaD e as vantagens de estudar a distância.
Este documento presenta una lista de 13 temas relacionados con el dibujo y las técnicas gráficas para interiores, incluyendo diálogos, bóvedas, manos en perspectiva, composición de cubos, claroscuro, puntos de vista, perspectivas cónicas y frontales de casas, puntos de fuga, croquis de interiores y exteriores, perspectivas de color y collage. El documento también proporciona los nombres de la estudiante y profesora y la fecha.
The document discusses the Golden Age of Islam across four categories: economic (paper making from China, government supporting society), intellectual (House of Wisdom library, leader Al-Ma'mun's support), political (universal law, shared language and land), and social (stories in Arabian Nights, cultural stories).
Este documento presenta una lista de 13 temas relacionados con el dibujo y las técnicas gráficas para interiores, incluyendo diálogos, bóvedas, perspectivas cónicas y frontales de casas, puntos de fuga, croquis de interiores y exteriores, y collages. El documento también proporciona los nombres de los estudiantes y la fecha y materia del curso.
Este documento resume los principales campos de la psicología, incluyendo la psicología clínica, positiva, evolutiva, y de salud que estudian comportamientos humanos y formas de abordarlos. También cubre campos como la psicología y empresas, comunidad, social, política y forense, los cuales se enfocan en aplicaciones en el mundo laboral, social y legal. Finalmente, describe campos como la psicología experimental y evaluación psicológica que utilizan métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos para medir capacidades humanas
Este documento presenta diferentes técnicas gráficas para el diseño de interiores como el dibujo a lápiz, la perspectiva cónica y frontal, los puntos de fuga, los croquis de interiores y exteriores, las perspectivas de color y el collage. El documento también describe un diálogo entre dos diseñadores sobre el uso del claroscuro y la composición de cubos con fondos cálidos u fríos.
1) O documento descreve as características de um empreendimento imobiliário localizado na Rua Dr. João Inácio em Porto Alegre.
2) O empreendimento contará com 115 unidades residenciais distribuídas em uma torre de 15 pavimentos, além de áreas comuns e lazer.
3) Entre as áreas comuns estão salão de festas, espaços gourmet interno e externo, piscina adulta e infantil, quadra, playground, academia e estacionamento coberto.
This document is a CV for Asso. Prof. Asad Sabih Mohammad Raouf. It provides biographical information such as his name, date and place of birth, education history, work experience, publications, research experience, responsibilities, and courses taught. It details that he has a PhD in Physical Electronics from the University of Wales and has worked as a lecturer, researcher, and professor in Iraq, the UK, Yemen, Sudan, and Italy.
Este documento resume los principales campos de la psicología, incluyendo la psicología clínica, positiva, evolutiva, y de salud que estudian comportamientos humanos y formas de abordarlos. También cubre campos como la psicología y empresas, comunidad, social, política y forense, los cuales se enfocan en aplicaciones en el mundo laboral, social y legal. Finalmente, describe campos como la psicología experimental y evaluación psicológica que utilizan métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos para medir capacidades humanas
The document summarizes the existing conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists on and around the University of Michigan-Flint campus. It analyzes current transportation usage, parking area usage, pedestrian and bicycle activity, and accessibility at several key intersections on campus. The analysis found high automobile traffic and a need for improved pedestrian and bicyclist safety. There is potential to increase walking and bicycling through education, encouragement, and minor infrastructure improvements to promote safety. The document provides a baseline assessment to inform the development of recommendations in a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the campus.
The document provides an overview of Z Dental, a dental practice located in Franklin, Michigan that has been serving patients for over 25 years. Z Dental offers a wide range of dental services, from routine cleanings and exams to more advanced cosmetic and restorative procedures. The practice prides itself on taking a holistic approach to patient care rather than just focusing on individual teeth.
The survey found that most Kings Park residents have lived in the community for over 15 years. Residents were split on whether quality of life was improving, staying the same, or getting worse. While residents appreciated the location and amenities, they were concerned about issues like unkept homes, parking problems, and speeding traffic. The survey aimed to understand resident opinions to help the civic association address challenges and build a stronger sense of community.
Here is a power point presentation chronicling the progress of their civic action project. They decided to gather data about the traffic in front of our school and the hazard it presents to students who try to cross the street.
This document discusses how safe routes to school programs can improve street and community livability for children. It describes a study where children in two neighborhoods - one with heavy traffic exposure and one with light traffic exposure - were asked to draw maps of the areas between their homes and schools. The maps from the children in the heavy traffic neighborhood showed more feelings of danger and dislike and less detail, while the maps from the light traffic neighborhood were richer and included more places they enjoyed playing. This demonstrates that higher traffic negatively impacts children's perceptions of their environment. The document then discusses how simple improvements like walkways and a new stop sign in the heavy traffic neighborhood positively changed the children's views.
This document outlines a public relations campaign for the University of Georgia's Auxiliary Services department. It includes a situational analysis, goals and objectives, and tactics. The situational analysis identifies students as the primary public and faculty, staff, bus drivers, and organizations as secondary publics. It also discusses the department's strengths in promotional access and budget, and weaknesses in social media presence and partner disconnect. The goals aim to increase transportation safety awareness, encourage safe behaviors, and evaluate effectiveness. Tactics include events, social media campaigns, and partnerships with other university departments.
This document outlines a public relations campaign for the University of Georgia's Auxiliary Services department. It includes a situational analysis, goals and objectives, and tactics. The situational analysis identifies students as the primary public and faculty, staff, bus drivers, and organizations as secondary publics. It also discusses the department's strengths like its budget and access to campus, as well as weaknesses such as lacking social media presence. The goals aim to increase awareness of safe transportation practices and the "Watch for Dawgs" initiative. Tactics include events, social media campaigns, and partnerships with other organizations.
This document summarizes concerns regarding changes to the student bussing system by Livingstone Range School Division. It outlines 7 safety issues that make walking difficult or dangerous for students in the Crowsnest Pass region, including highways, railroads, wildlife, weather, and shift work schedules. Research indicates the proposed one-bus system and strict pickup/drop-off policy conflicts with recommendations from an earlier transportation review. The presentation requests consideration of separate bussing for young students, transportation options for ineligible students, and allowing drops at alternative caregivers to address the unique safety challenges in a rural, mountainous community.
Jim Holloway has over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management. He has worked in both public accounting performing audits and tax work, and private industry in controller and CFO roles. His background includes experience with financial reporting, budgeting, systems implementations, and working with government contracts. He is a CPA, CGFM, and CGMA with expertise in accounting software like Deltek and certifications to support government work.
Training Report_Ford Bohol (Mar1-5,2015)Thea M. Casio
The document provides a training report for Ford Bohol covering various topics from March 1-5, 2016. It includes summaries of training on finance and insurance processes, service billing, cashiering transactions, and logistics transactions. The document outlines the steps and considerations for vehicle invoicing, bank financing, service billing, insurance renewal, and other dealership processes. It provides examples and notes for trainees on processing documentation, timeframes, requirements, and calculations.
O documento descreve como o material de capacitação era apresentado inicialmente em formato Word e depois em PowerPoint com imagens. Também discute os objetivos de uma aula EaD, incluindo vídeos instrucionais e discussões, e fornece detalhes sobre o perfil típico de alunos EaD e as vantagens de estudar a distância.
Este documento presenta una lista de 13 temas relacionados con el dibujo y las técnicas gráficas para interiores, incluyendo diálogos, bóvedas, manos en perspectiva, composición de cubos, claroscuro, puntos de vista, perspectivas cónicas y frontales de casas, puntos de fuga, croquis de interiores y exteriores, perspectivas de color y collage. El documento también proporciona los nombres de la estudiante y profesora y la fecha.
The document discusses the Golden Age of Islam across four categories: economic (paper making from China, government supporting society), intellectual (House of Wisdom library, leader Al-Ma'mun's support), political (universal law, shared language and land), and social (stories in Arabian Nights, cultural stories).
Este documento presenta una lista de 13 temas relacionados con el dibujo y las técnicas gráficas para interiores, incluyendo diálogos, bóvedas, perspectivas cónicas y frontales de casas, puntos de fuga, croquis de interiores y exteriores, y collages. El documento también proporciona los nombres de los estudiantes y la fecha y materia del curso.
Este documento resume los principales campos de la psicología, incluyendo la psicología clínica, positiva, evolutiva, y de salud que estudian comportamientos humanos y formas de abordarlos. También cubre campos como la psicología y empresas, comunidad, social, política y forense, los cuales se enfocan en aplicaciones en el mundo laboral, social y legal. Finalmente, describe campos como la psicología experimental y evaluación psicológica que utilizan métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos para medir capacidades humanas
Este documento presenta diferentes técnicas gráficas para el diseño de interiores como el dibujo a lápiz, la perspectiva cónica y frontal, los puntos de fuga, los croquis de interiores y exteriores, las perspectivas de color y el collage. El documento también describe un diálogo entre dos diseñadores sobre el uso del claroscuro y la composición de cubos con fondos cálidos u fríos.
1) O documento descreve as características de um empreendimento imobiliário localizado na Rua Dr. João Inácio em Porto Alegre.
2) O empreendimento contará com 115 unidades residenciais distribuídas em uma torre de 15 pavimentos, além de áreas comuns e lazer.
3) Entre as áreas comuns estão salão de festas, espaços gourmet interno e externo, piscina adulta e infantil, quadra, playground, academia e estacionamento coberto.
This document is a CV for Asso. Prof. Asad Sabih Mohammad Raouf. It provides biographical information such as his name, date and place of birth, education history, work experience, publications, research experience, responsibilities, and courses taught. It details that he has a PhD in Physical Electronics from the University of Wales and has worked as a lecturer, researcher, and professor in Iraq, the UK, Yemen, Sudan, and Italy.
Este documento resume los principales campos de la psicología, incluyendo la psicología clínica, positiva, evolutiva, y de salud que estudian comportamientos humanos y formas de abordarlos. También cubre campos como la psicología y empresas, comunidad, social, política y forense, los cuales se enfocan en aplicaciones en el mundo laboral, social y legal. Finalmente, describe campos como la psicología experimental y evaluación psicológica que utilizan métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos para medir capacidades humanas
The document summarizes the existing conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists on and around the University of Michigan-Flint campus. It analyzes current transportation usage, parking area usage, pedestrian and bicycle activity, and accessibility at several key intersections on campus. The analysis found high automobile traffic and a need for improved pedestrian and bicyclist safety. There is potential to increase walking and bicycling through education, encouragement, and minor infrastructure improvements to promote safety. The document provides a baseline assessment to inform the development of recommendations in a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the campus.
The document provides an overview of Z Dental, a dental practice located in Franklin, Michigan that has been serving patients for over 25 years. Z Dental offers a wide range of dental services, from routine cleanings and exams to more advanced cosmetic and restorative procedures. The practice prides itself on taking a holistic approach to patient care rather than just focusing on individual teeth.
The survey found that most Kings Park residents have lived in the community for over 15 years. Residents were split on whether quality of life was improving, staying the same, or getting worse. While residents appreciated the location and amenities, they were concerned about issues like unkept homes, parking problems, and speeding traffic. The survey aimed to understand resident opinions to help the civic association address challenges and build a stronger sense of community.
Here is a power point presentation chronicling the progress of their civic action project. They decided to gather data about the traffic in front of our school and the hazard it presents to students who try to cross the street.
This document discusses how safe routes to school programs can improve street and community livability for children. It describes a study where children in two neighborhoods - one with heavy traffic exposure and one with light traffic exposure - were asked to draw maps of the areas between their homes and schools. The maps from the children in the heavy traffic neighborhood showed more feelings of danger and dislike and less detail, while the maps from the light traffic neighborhood were richer and included more places they enjoyed playing. This demonstrates that higher traffic negatively impacts children's perceptions of their environment. The document then discusses how simple improvements like walkways and a new stop sign in the heavy traffic neighborhood positively changed the children's views.
This document outlines a public relations campaign for the University of Georgia's Auxiliary Services department. It includes a situational analysis, goals and objectives, and tactics. The situational analysis identifies students as the primary public and faculty, staff, bus drivers, and organizations as secondary publics. It also discusses the department's strengths in promotional access and budget, and weaknesses in social media presence and partner disconnect. The goals aim to increase transportation safety awareness, encourage safe behaviors, and evaluate effectiveness. Tactics include events, social media campaigns, and partnerships with other university departments.
This document outlines a public relations campaign for the University of Georgia's Auxiliary Services department. It includes a situational analysis, goals and objectives, and tactics. The situational analysis identifies students as the primary public and faculty, staff, bus drivers, and organizations as secondary publics. It also discusses the department's strengths like its budget and access to campus, as well as weaknesses such as lacking social media presence. The goals aim to increase awareness of safe transportation practices and the "Watch for Dawgs" initiative. Tactics include events, social media campaigns, and partnerships with other organizations.
This document summarizes concerns regarding changes to the student bussing system by Livingstone Range School Division. It outlines 7 safety issues that make walking difficult or dangerous for students in the Crowsnest Pass region, including highways, railroads, wildlife, weather, and shift work schedules. Research indicates the proposed one-bus system and strict pickup/drop-off policy conflicts with recommendations from an earlier transportation review. The presentation requests consideration of separate bussing for young students, transportation options for ineligible students, and allowing drops at alternative caregivers to address the unique safety challenges in a rural, mountainous community.
City of Salina Parks and Recreation Draft Master Plan-Section 3City of Salina
This document provides an analysis of connectivity and trends related to a comprehensive master plan for parks and recreation in Salina, Kansas. It examines the existing hike and bike trail system, including multi-use trails, levee trails, park nature trails, and the proposed Smoky Hill River Trail. It also discusses sidewalks, bus routes, and national trends from the National Recreation and Park Association that may impact parks and recreation resource allocation, such as human capital, green infrastructure, societal changes, the economy, and an increased focus on conservation and health activities. The analysis aims to inform the development of the 2018 Salina Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The document summarizes the activities of the nonprofit organization Icarus-E, which provides support services to homeless students in Chicago's Englewood community. Icarus-E offers housing assistance, substance abuse referral, academic tutoring, job training and other services to help homeless youth. It also partners with local schools on initiatives like an urban farming program to keep kids engaged in school and their community. The nonprofit aims to address health disparities and give vulnerable residents access to medical support through advocacy and partnerships with universities.
The document summarizes a study of sidewalk conditions in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. A team of interns surveyed sidewalks and measured damage like cracks, missing sections, and vegetation overgrowth. They prioritized repairs based on proximity to schools, parks, transit stations, and businesses. The goal was to assess sidewalk needs and provide a repair plan to improve safety and accessibility for residents of all ages and abilities.
City of Salina Parks and Recreation Master Plan-Section 3City of Salina
The document summarizes connectivity and trends analyses for the Salina, Kansas 2018 Park and Recreation Master Plan. It examines existing and proposed trails, sidewalks, and bus routes to connect parks throughout the city. It also outlines national trends that will impact park planning, such as an emphasis on human capital, green infrastructure, and health and wellness. The master plan will focus on continued trail development to improve connectivity and respond to trends prioritizing programs and facilities promoting multiple generations, interests, abilities, and environmental sustainability.
City of Brea Student Site Walk audit presentationDarin Dinsmore
The City of Brea Student Site Walk audit presentation was a project of the "Connecting the Core" Active Transportation Plan and Safe Routes to School plan completed in June 2019. Powered by Crowdbrite.
This document summarizes a participatory research project conducted by Portland State University students for the organization Living Cully Walks. The students analyzed surveys of 175 Cully neighborhood residents about their access and use of local parks. Key findings include that over 2/3 of respondents were aware of three referenced parks, but most preferred Fernhill Park and Rigler School. The majority (54%) accessed parks by walking. Respondents expressed security concerns around traffic safety and a need for more nighttime safety. Suggestions for improvements included sidewalks, bike routes, lighting, signage and walking paths.
This document discusses recycling in Isla Vista, California. It notes that Isla Vista has a high population density, especially on weekends, which leads to a lot of trash. While the streets are cleaned daily, recycling practices are poor. Only 25% of waste is diverted from the landfill, compared to 70% at nearby UCSB. Possible reasons for low recycling include a lack of information, reliance on "can collectors" who remove recyclables from trash, and volunteer clean-up programs that discourage personal responsibility. The document argues Isla Vista could increase diversion rates if students recycled more consistently at home as they do on campus.
The document discusses two charrette sites in Blacksburg, Virginia that were the focus of an "Xtreme LA" event hosted by Virginia Tech. For the former middle school site (called "Middle Hill"), the team proposed mixed-use and mixed-density housing, connected open spaces, and pedestrian-friendly streets to create a diverse, connected new neighborhood. For the second site ("The Cradle") between a forest and trail, the team proposed preserving ecology, increasing connectivity and green space, and higher density housing while protecting natural areas. The charrette brought together professionals and students to develop creative planning solutions for managing growth in Blacksburg through sustainable development.
Example of the Department of Architecture Outreach WorkKwesi Daniels
The following project was developed by students at Tuskegee University to solve transportation and connectivity issues for residents living along the route from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Under the guidance of faculty member Rod Fluker, AIA and through consultation with community residents, students developed bus stop designs for local residents.
Our original focus was on improving the living experience for seniors aging in place, but we realized that the needs of older adults and younger families complement one another. We chose to explore how an existing multigenerational neighborhood — brought together by fate (kismet) — can foster connectedness for the mutual benefit and support of all residents, whatever their stage of life.
This document provides a summary of a community health assessment report for Census Tract 1073 in Phoenix, Arizona. It describes the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the area, which has a high percentage of Latino residents and families with incomes under $10,000. Interviews with residents found that safety concerns, lack of recreational facilities, and an unwalkable built environment limited physical activity. Recommendations focus on improving these social and environmental barriers at multiple levels to increase physical activity in the community.
The document summarizes the results of a survey of 400 students at Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico about their experiences with and opinions of the local public transit system, ABQ RIDE. Key findings from the survey include: nearly all students have taken a bus at least once, around half use the bus regularly, most find the system straightforward though some find it confusing, reliability is a major issue with perceived frequency of late buses, and accessibility is generally good though route maps could be improved.
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Jamilah Cross
UPD 490
Internship- BikeWalkKC
5/12/16
BikeWalkKC: Safe Routes to School
Sign on street lacking sidewalks near Garfield Elementary. Photo by J. Cross
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Project Overview
From June to August of 2015, research and field work were carried out for BikeWalkKC’s Safe Routes
to School (SRTS) project, which focuses on making sure that elementary school students (mainly in
northeast Kansas City) can travel to and from school without hindrance due to unsafe neighborhood
conditions. There are streets that are risky for pedestrians in general to navigate, let alone pedestrians
that happen to be unsupervised children. The Kansas City Walkability Plan from 2003 outlines key points
that explain why the maturity level of a child pedestrian puts them at a much higher risk when
travelling:
Young children believe if they see a driver, a driver can see them.
They think cars can stop instantly
They don’t recognize danger or react to it quickly
But before delving into the physical conditions of the built environment, it was necessary to
compile demographics for the study areas, such as population density, the average household income,
and the unemployment rate. Using online databases made available by the U.S. Census, Social Explorer
and other sources, information was found that provided a base understanding of some of the main
factors that relate to and affect the overall layout of the neighborhoods.
The six elementary schools in the study are Crispus Attucks Elementary, Primitivo Garcia Elementary,
Garfield Elementary, Gladstone Elementary, James Elementary, and Whittier School. One of the first
factors focused on was the population and cultural makeup of the neighborhood around each school.
The census tracts that encompass these schools have a combined population of over 20,000, and
consists of mostly poor and working class families. In some of these areas, the ratio of White to minority
residents was less than half, compared to Kansas City as a whole, where Whites make up almost 60% of
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the entire population. And the neighborhoods have a higher concentration of immigrant and minority
families than I’ve seen in some of the more southern areas of Kansas City. Near Garfield Elementary,
there are a lot of African and Asian immigrants, and around Primitivo Garcia, there is a high percentage
of Latino residents. Also, the concentration of elementary and middle schoolers is higher in this
project’s study areas than it is in Kansas City as a whole, although just slightly.
Buddhist temple on the corner of Bales Ave and E 10th St, near Whittier School. Photo by J. Cross
Aside from the community demographics, knowing what the public transit system is like is also
important for a project that focuses on the activity of children travelling to and from school. Since the
Kansas City Public School system does not have a school bus system that serves all of its students, many
children ride Kansas City’s public buses. Between the six schools in the SRTS boundaries, there are 16
bus routes that are within short walking distance of the schools; however, some areas are more
underserved than others, such as Gladstone Elementary, which only has one bus line within a 5-block
radius of the school.
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Researching, compiling, and analyzing all of this information were among the first steps to
assessing the school zones, as well as reviewing past observations done during arrival and dismissal
times. These observations were helpful in seeing how human behavior affected students’ safety.
Patterns observed included carelessness of drivers, including parents picking up and dropping off
students, which was a great hindrance to the order of operations. Cars parked in spaces that are
reserved for school buses, speeding cars ignoring ‘Yield’ signs, and drivers idling for students in the
middle of the street were some of the activities seen at the sites. Some parents crossed in the middle of
the street for convenience’s sake, instead of walking to a corner and following traffic rules. But all of the
behavior observed was not solely the fault of the people themselves; it was also circumstantial, due to
poor street planning and design. The second phase of this assignment was fieldwork, wherein numerous
instances of unsafe conditions were found.
Fieldwork at the sites consisted of walking around and noting the conditions (in writing and
photographs) of physical neighborhood features: sidewalks, crosswalks, land use, etc. Starting at
Primitivo Garcia Elementary, and using an aerial map of the site as a guide, information was gathered
square block by square block, starting at the intersection of two streets and then proceeding with each
segment. In addition to the three feature types listed above, features examined were ADA ramp access
at intersections, the conditions at bus stops, parking areas, and instances of graffiti, litter or anything
that may be considered as detracting from the overall upkeep of the area (vacant land or buildings were
counted as liabilities as well). Anything that could be considered as an asset to the community, such as a
garden or decorative street furniture, was noted as well.
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Resident who lives in one of the oldest houses in the neighborhood surrounding Primitivo Garcia. He renovated it, using
stones from the original structure to build a low wall around his property. Photo by J. Cross
Switzer Neighborhood Farm near Primitivo Garcia, where produce is grown and some livestock is raised. The now-closed
Switzer School, which was recently sold for repurposing by Kansas City Public Schools and will now be used for residential
property, is in the background. Photo by J. Cross
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Crosswalks
Faded but complete crosswalk sections @ intersection of N Topping Ave and Scarritt Ave, near James Elementary.
The lack of complete crosswalk sections is a hazard for all pedestrians. There are many areas
where there are no crosswalks at intersections altogether, and in the areas where there are, several are
scarcely noticeable and in need of repainting, or one or more sides of an intersection is lacking a
crosswalk. Unclear crosswalk designation can increase the likelihood of traffic accidents, especially
during the high-traffic arrival and dismissal times of schools. Conversely, the need to update ADA ramps
at intersections has been recognized by the city, as new ADA ramps can be seen at a number of
intersections, evidenced by the bright white ramps with pink bump pads in contrast to the older, darker
sidewalks they are situated in.
Primitivo Garcia Elementary:
17 3- and 4-sided intersections examined (60+ crosswalk sections)
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~94% of intersections (16 out of 17) have 1 or more sides where crosswalk lines are non-
existent
Garfield Elementary:
36 3- and 4-sided intersections examined (130+ crosswalk sections)
~ 97% of intersections (35 out of 36) have 1 or more sides where crosswalk lines are non-
existent
Gladstone Elementary:
22 3- and 4-sided intersections examined (66+ crosswalk sections)
~90% of intersections (20 out of 22) have 1 or more sides where crosswalk lines are non-
existent
James Elementary:
10 3- and 4-sided intersections examined (~40 crosswalk sections)
70% of intersections (7 out of 10) have 1 or more sides where crosswalk lines are non-existent
Whittier School:
19 3- and 4-sided intersections examined (70+ crosswalk sections)
~ 95% of intersections (18 out of 19) have 1 or more sides where crosswalk lines are non-
existent
Crispus Attucks Elementary:
16 3- and 4-sided intersections examined (60+ crosswalk sections)
100% of intersections (16 out of 16) have 1 or more sides where crosswalk lines are non-
existent
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Vacant Parcels
Vacant parcel on Elma St, near Garfield Elementary.
Overall, there are quite a few vacant lots in the study area, with some vacant lots being well-
kept, and others in various stages of neglect. The surrounding land uses directly correlated with the
condition of the vacant lots in the around the schools. Although there were some exceptions, with neat
lots in uninviting areas, the general pattern demonstrated a similar lack of care among vacant lots and
the blocks that immediately surrounded them. Living across from an overgrown vacant lot near Crispus
Attucks Elementary School, a resident mentioned that she worries about young children who walk
across the lot at night, because of inadequate lighting, and the fact that the area has generally low
traffic aside from wanderers and suspicious activity.
Primitivo Garcia Elementary:
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Closing Thoughts
The information that was gathered definitely proved that Northeast Kansas City deserves
attention for the state of their school zones. All of the schools need help from the city of Kansas City, in
the form of funding to pay for improved pedestrian pathways. BikeWalkKC has put forth commendable
effort in promoting safe communities, and being an intern on that team is a worthwhile opportunity to
use skills that are taught in the urban planning program at UMKC. Many interns share stories about
doing tasks that were unrelated to the field that they studied, and they feel that they wasted valuable
time as an up-and-coming professional. BikeWalkKC enables interns to utilize researching skills, do
hands-on land use analysis, hear resident’s concerns in person, and use ArcGIS to map land use. Interns
can also witness the daily operations of an office and how the different departments are managed, sit in
on meetings that address issues concerning helping immigrant students and families assimilate into their
neighborhoods and schools, and listen to discussions on how to better organize different departments
of the city to work together more efficiently. During fieldwork, one has the opportunity to interact with
residents who have school-aged children and grandchildren, and who were interested in what
BikeWalkKC is doing for Kansas City Public Schools and for citizens in general. Interns will feel rewarded
knowing that the work they did will directly aid in positively affecting the safety of school children and
pedestrians in Kansas City school zones in the future.