Project Description
This background research lays the groundwork for a NSF Sustainable Urban Systems Research Network proposal. This project includes faculty from SARUP, SFS, Engineering, and Humanities as well as co-PI's at several other institutions. Ten waterfront case study cities profiled, identifying spatial patterns relating to the linking of aquatic habitat restoration with green infrastructure on urban waterfront sites. Additional case study cities profiled as time allows.
Basic spatial features mapped: Metropolitan boundary, combined sewer system boundaries, watershed boundaries. Federal Area of Concern (AOC) listings.
Basic City profiles assembled through web-research and phone interviews: Stormwater management plans. Potential case study projects. Institutional contacts- City Government, local water related NGOs, academic researchers, area practitioners in landscape architecture and civil engineering, and related consultants.
Map based graphics illustrating above systems boundaries.
Tasks and Responsibilites
'- Internet research to locate maps, redraw into a common format
- Internet research to identify ongoing local efforts at waterfront redevelopment and their aquatic habitat restoration, green infrastructure components
- Phone interviews to identify and profile local contacts
- Production of graphics
Desired Qualifications
None listed