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Full-Text Articles in Urban Studies and Planning
Georeferencing The Macconnell Aerial Photo Collection, Alex Heilmann, Matthew Martin, Camille Barchers, Forrest J. Bowlick, Rebecca M. Seifried
Georeferencing The Macconnell Aerial Photo Collection, Alex Heilmann, Matthew Martin, Camille Barchers, Forrest J. Bowlick, Rebecca M. Seifried
Massachusetts GIS Day
In the 1950s, Professor William P. MacConnell from the University of Massachusetts Forestry Department began working with his students to map the land cover in Massachusetts via the state’s earliest aerial photography program. These individual photographs are now part of the Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries, and although they have been digitized and made available online, they have not yet been georeferenced.
In Spring 2021, our team (Alex and Matthew) began manually georeferencing the photos in ArcMap 10.8 software onto USGS 2019 color orthoimagery of Massachusetts available from MassGIS. Ideal ground control points …
A Socioeconomic Valuation Of Urban Wetland Ecosystems And Policy Recommendation For College Lake, Michael Dunmyer
A Socioeconomic Valuation Of Urban Wetland Ecosystems And Policy Recommendation For College Lake, Michael Dunmyer
Student Scholar Showcase
The current dilemma of College Lake offers a unique case study for how urban ecosystems can not only subsist within cities but provide pivotal functions for them as well. With the potential for a dam-breaching storm event increasing in possibility with each passing year, concerns regarding the structural integrity of the College Lake dam in Lynchburg, VA have arisen. Such concerns have led the City of Lynchburg to consider reinforcement or removal of the dam in order to mitigate flood risks along the Blackwater Creek floodplain. Since its formation following the installation of the Depression-era dam, however, College Lake has …
Water Consumption In Southern Nevada, Paul Conyers
Water Consumption In Southern Nevada, Paul Conyers
COLA 100: Feast and Famine In a Global World Poster Assignment
With its massive hotels, casinos, restaurants, and dramatic architecture it can be easy to forget that Las Vegas resides in the middle of a desert receiving just 4.5 inches of rain per year. Its population has grown immensely to nearly 2 million as of 2012 and that is without including the more than 30 million tourists visiting every year. With this growth more and more water is needed to keep yards and golf courses green, to keep the fountains of Bellagio flowing, to support the habitats of Mandalay Bay and the Flamingo, and to allow Las Vegas to maintain its …
Moving Forward: Preventing Water Shortage For Nevada, Sandra Blandon, Brianna Lyon
Moving Forward: Preventing Water Shortage For Nevada, Sandra Blandon, Brianna Lyon
COLA 100: Feast and Famine In a Global World Poster Assignment
Southern Nevada is located in the arid Mojave Desert, which averages about 4 inches of rain each year. Southern Nevada gets about 90% of its water supply from the Colorado River. Seven western states and Mexico share the river. This means that The Colorado River provides water to 25 million people.
Life Cafe: Food Conservation And Health, Michelle Panko
Life Cafe: Food Conservation And Health, Michelle Panko
COLA 100: Feast and Famine In a Global World Poster Assignment
Challenges of Health and Conservation in Las Vegas
- Las Vegas is a very large and busy city, with locals operating on a very hectic agenda often times resulting with a need for instant gratification.
- Because of this, many food industries in Las Vegas tend to distribute unhealthy foods in large Quantities.
- According to the Springs preserve NV blog, Las wastes produces 9,000 tons of trash a day.
Keynote Address: Community Health In Las Vegas, Camila H. Alvarez
Keynote Address: Community Health In Las Vegas, Camila H. Alvarez
Festival of Communities: UG Symposium (Posters)
New Urbanists present both a theory for strong community development and an architectural planning program for moving towards sustainable urban environments. They argue neighborhoods should be compact, pedestrian-friendly, with mixed-usage of housing and activities, and available public spaces. These design elements foster and encourage social interaction among residents which creates and enforces neighborhood community. I tested New Urbanism Theory by performing ethnographic fieldwork to assess the quality of neighborhoods in Las Vegas. Then I compared neighborhood qualities to residents’ responses to their neighborhood, neighbors, and quality of life from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area Social Survey. My results confirmed New …
Panel Discussion Presentation: The Colorado River — Operation And Current Conditions, Lorri Gray-Lee
Panel Discussion Presentation: The Colorado River — Operation And Current Conditions, Lorri Gray-Lee
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
The Colorado River: Operation and Current Conditions
- Overview of Basin
- Overview of the Interim Guidelines
- Current and Projected System Conditions
Panel Discussion Presentation: Consequences Of Global Climate Change For Water Quality And Community Sustainability Along The U.S.-Mexico Trans-Border Region, Jorge Duran Encalada
Panel Discussion Presentation: Consequences Of Global Climate Change For Water Quality And Community Sustainability Along The U.S.-Mexico Trans-Border Region, Jorge Duran Encalada
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
Case Studies of Reynosa/McAllen and Laredo/Nuevo Laredo:
- Water availability and quality in Reynosa/McAllen and Laredo/Nuevo Laredo
- Water Consumption
- Socioeconomic Conditions
- Water Quality Scenarios
- Conclusions & Recommendations
Panel Discussion Presentation: Mexico-U.S. Transboundary Perspectives, Sally Spener
Panel Discussion Presentation: Mexico-U.S. Transboundary Perspectives, Sally Spener
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
IBWC Mission:
The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, is responsible for applying the boundary and water treaties between the two countries and settling differences that arise in their application.
- 1944 Water Treaty
- Colorado River Issues
- Colorado Water Minutes
Event Program, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Event Program, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
The North American Energy-Water Nexus roundtable was held April 1, 2011, to promote the discussion of how energy and water issues converge in addressing international relations. The roundtable focused on water issues specific to the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders, including stakeholder-driven solutions for water policies and water technologies. The event was co-sponsored by the UNLV Urban Sustainability Initiative; Desert Research Institute; the Canadian Consulate of Los Angeles; and the government of Ontario, Canada.
Local Land Use Scenario Formulation Using The Ipcc Sres Climate Change Scenarios Within Nevada, Scott Bassett
Local Land Use Scenario Formulation Using The Ipcc Sres Climate Change Scenarios Within Nevada, Scott Bassett
2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
23 PowerPoint slides Convener: Darko Koracin, DRI Session 5: Climate Modeling Abstract: -Develop a methodology for downscaling SRES for use in land use drivers at a regional scale (metropolitan city scale) -Integrate land use drivers into urban growth models (UGMs) and land use change models -Link land use based demand models with river operations to assess potential future water allocations
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Challenges Of Economic Growth & Diversification & Labor Preparation In Las Vegas, Maggie Arias-Petrel, Cedric Crear, Somer Hollingsworth, Mike Majewski, John Restrepo, Mary Riddel, Keith Schwer, Dina Titus
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Challenges Of Economic Growth & Diversification & Labor Preparation In Las Vegas, Maggie Arias-Petrel, Cedric Crear, Somer Hollingsworth, Mike Majewski, John Restrepo, Mary Riddel, Keith Schwer, Dina Titus
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Mel Jameson, UNLV College of Business Scribe: Angela Moor, UNLV Department of History Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 6 pages
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Environmental Sustainability And Las Vegas, Dale A. Devitt, David E. James, Patricia Mulroy, Alan O'Neill, Thomas C. Piechota, Doug Selby, Krystyna Anne Stave, Michael Yackira, Bruce Turner
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Environmental Sustainability And Las Vegas, Dale A. Devitt, David E. James, Patricia Mulroy, Alan O'Neill, Thomas C. Piechota, Doug Selby, Krystyna Anne Stave, Michael Yackira, Bruce Turner
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Stan Smith, UNLV School of Life Sciences Scribe: Crystal Jackson, UNLV Department of Sociology Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 6 pages
Engaging The Community: The Metropolitan University, Jonathan Fink
Engaging The Community: The Metropolitan University, Jonathan Fink
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
31 PowerPoint slides Abstract: -Phoenix late entry in global, high-tech competition -ASU assists Metro Phoenix with all aspects of sustainability -University provides expertise, ideas, tools, workforce -Global Institute of Sustainability aligns ASU & regional needs -Decision Theater: Policy-making plus technology -Lessons should be relevant to Las Vegas and UNLV
Las Vegas X 3 @ 2030-Part 1 & 2, Arthur Chris Nelson
Las Vegas X 3 @ 2030-Part 1 & 2, Arthur Chris Nelson
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Part 1, 12 PowerPoint slides
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Cover Artwork, James B. Pink
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Cover Artwork, James B. Pink
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Artwork Credit: Blue Moon, Acrylic Painting, 4' x 5' by