Student Outreach / PLaCE
Program connects the university classroom with projects in Iowa communities. Projects engage with communities to understand, envision and promote enhancement of their physical environments.
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Placemaking and design includes cleanliness, safety, curb appeal, capital improvements, public art, preservation, parking, transportation, façade improvements, public spaces, walkability and recreation.
Program connects the university classroom with projects in Iowa communities. Projects engage with communities to understand, envision and promote enhancement of their physical environments.
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This Extension PowerPoint exercise helps community leaders explore possibilities for the revitalization of their downtowns. Starting with assets in a typical downtown – some retail businesses with vacant second stories, empty stores, and vacant lots, the last slide shows 33 possible strategies that can be employed to revitalize a downtow
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Through a series of PDF articles, this toolbox offers ideas on how to create a vibrant downtown in a small community. The publications analyze the benefits and difficulties of downtowns on topics ranging from competing with Big Box Stores to space utilization.
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The program has revealed tourism opportunities to destination leadership some of which include: signage, website improvements, hospitality training, lack of community information, trail system improvements, unsightly billboards, need for additional food and beverage options, additional lodging, and lack of recycling opportunities.
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The current process followed by WVU Extension Service begins with identifying community champions that make up the community leadership team. Anonymous visitors are then identified to conduct the assessment.
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Workshop addresses coordination of physical, economic, and social aspects of development for communities. Specific direction, coordination and projects are established through involving the community in design and development.
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The First Impressions Program provides an opportunity for you to discover a first time visitor’s image of your community.
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Community Impressions helps communities learn about their strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of the first-time visitor. The results from a Community Impressions visit might lead to community action immediately and in the future.
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The College of Design receives numerous requests for project assistance. These activities greatly enhance the academic experience as well as fulfill the College’s mission and desire to serve the community.
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The First Impressions (FI) Program will help your community learn about its strengths and shortcomings through the eyes of first-time visitors.
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