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1. On Adapting Local Food Systems, Nelson Lobo
1. On Adapting Local Food Systems, Nelson Lobo
WWU Honors College Senior Projects
Local food systems are central to climate change adaptation. Without adequate systems of production, distribution, and consumption, cities and countries run the risk of food insecurity spreading across economic classes. Implementing urban food production complemented by restoration agriculture principles is a solution worthy of consideration for municipal governments. At the same time, institutions and the public need a reconceptualization of the fundamental worldview attached to the dichotomization of humans and nature. Indigenous cultures provide a significant blueprint for tending to and caring for nature that should be reflected in any urban land management strategies utilizing restoration agriculture.
Wsdot - Transportation Planning Intern, Sean Hakala
Wsdot - Transportation Planning Intern, Sean Hakala
College of the Environment Internship Reports
My role in my internship is to be a researcher for John Milton. My assignments have been to investigate anything that he is interested in with regards to safety, particularly with a lens of looking at what other states or countries have done regarding the specific topic of inquiry, as well as what academic writing is available on the topic. Transportation Safety and Systems Analysis is a department of the Division of Multimodal Development and Delivery, which deals with all different divisions of modes of transportation, project development, construction, maintenance, and multimodal planning.
Whatcom Council Of Governments Planning Intern, Jay Zimmerman
Whatcom Council Of Governments Planning Intern, Jay Zimmerman
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Scenic byways are roadways that because of their intrinsic qualities (scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, archeological, natural) are destinations in and of themselves. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published guidelines outlining the requirements for comprehensive CMPs, and state agencies or local governments may use these in the application process for a roadway’s recognition as a National Scenic Byway. Original CMPs for both corridors were completed in 1997 (Mt. Baker Hwy.) and 2003 (Chuckanut Dr.) respectively. While earlier community outreach has indicated local opposition for application to national recognition, the previously mentioned local agencies sought an update to these regional plans …
Skagit County Planning And Development Planning Intern, Gil Gepte
Skagit County Planning And Development Planning Intern, Gil Gepte
College of the Environment Internship Reports
This internship report reviews my experiences and the first-hand knowledge I gained in the professional planning field. During my time as a Long-Range Planning Intern for Skagit County I was under the close supervision of Sarah Reuther, Long Range Planning Manager of Skagit County’s Planning and Development Services Department.
Urban Planner Associate Internship, Jasmine Fast
Urban Planner Associate Internship, Jasmine Fast
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Based on our review and analysis there are approximately 979 dwelling units that have been claimed as housing supply, but we believe are not achievable in the planning period. The tabulated number of dwelling units shown on the attached GIS map exhibits represents the number of units assigned to each property within the BLR land capacity worksheet (data reporting tool) after all the deductions prescribed in the BLR methodology are completed. All of which are within Single Family Zones. This represents approximately 23% of Bellingham’s Single Family Unit Capacity as presented on Exhibit 16 of the Buildable Lands Report.
Wwu Transportation Intern, James Detke
Wwu Transportation Intern, James Detke
College of the Environment Internship Reports
This provided an opportunity for me to gain experience in working directly with contractors; hiring, training, and managing employees; and generally taking on a stronger leadership role.
Skagit County Planning And Development Planning Intern, Brett Bishop
Skagit County Planning And Development Planning Intern, Brett Bishop
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Skagit County Planning and Development Services is responsible for all planning and development that occurs in the unincorporated portions of Skagit County. The building is at 1800 Continental Place Mount Vernon Washington and houses current and long-range planning, natural resources, public works, the fire marshal, and the County records department. It is ideal to have these entities working in the same building because it makes collaboration easy. For example, there were instances when someone either in current or long-range planning had a question regarding the environmental impact of a proposed development and could simply walk over to natural resources and …
What Are Our Plans Missing? What Are Our Missing Plans?, Vivien Coop
What Are Our Plans Missing? What Are Our Missing Plans?, Vivien Coop
WWU Honors College Senior Projects
How well we plan for climate change today will determine who lives, who dies, and the quality of life people in the United States will have. Climate change’s current and projected impacts to civilization beg a few questions for local governments, state governments, tribal governments, elected officials, and community members involved in planning processes. Firstly, what are our plans missing? In other words, is climate change integrated into our plans and to what extent is it integrated? Secondly, what are our missing plans? In other words, do jurisdictions have climate change-specific plans, and how do they compare to the adaptability …