Civil & Environmental Engineering

Eagle Point Park.jpg

Clinton - Eagle Point Park Campground Design

Published
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Academic year
2022-2023
Partner

Students in Civil and Environmental Engineering designed a campground for Eagle Point Park that included both primitive and RV sites. 

Overhead photo of the city of Clinton, IA, situated on the Mississippi River.

Clinton - Development of City Property (infill development)

Published
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Academic year
2022-2023
Partner

Students in Civil and Environmental Engineering students studied options for building on several city-owned vacant lots in Clinton with an emphasis on single-family, multi-family, commercial, and mixed-use possibilities. 

old limestone building with cupola and the title "Lansing"

Lansing Old Stone School Renovation and Site Development

Published
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Academic year
2022-2023

Students in Civil & Environmental Engineering evaluated a historic structure and created plans for renovating the building and repurposing it for city offices and apartments.

a fountain in a round pool with a fence around it and a park in the background

Clinton Riverview Park Festival Area Engineering and Design

Published
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Academic year
2022-2023
Partner

Students in the College of Engineering's Civil Engineering area completed their undergraduate capstone projects with a focus on Clinton's Riverview Park. Because the park will be the site of a new festival that will bring a much larger number of visitors to the area than in the past, the City asked the team to develop plans to upgrade current facilities and add new fixtures that will better accommodate the park's evolving use.

stormwater map

Clinton - Stormwater Utility Engineering Study

Published
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Academic year
2022-2023
Partner

As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created plans for a new stormwater utility to establish an equitable system to charge customers. 

Headshots of three young men

Clinton Trail Connectivity and Design

Published
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Academic year
2022-2023
Partner

For their graduating capstone project, students in Civil and Environmental Engineering created a proposal for a new trail system aimed at cyclists and pedestrians that would connect downtown Clinton to its industrial quarter on the south side.

Final Presentation to Partners

Preston Non-Motorized Connectivity

Published
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students designed sidewalk and trail improvements to increase non-motorized connectivity in Preston, Iowa. 

Sabula dock design

Sabula Municipal Dock Design and Engineering

Published
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will evaluate and design a municipal dock along the Mississippi River for the City of Sabula, Iowa. 

YMCA design rendering

Clinton- Former YMCA Building and Site Redesign

Published
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students redesigned the old YMCA complex in Clinton, Iowa, including rehabilitation of the historic YMCA structure, demolition plans for an adjacent deteriorating structure, and designs for a new restaurant and entertainment venue.  

Vinnie's Lounge

Clinton- Downtown Building Renovation (Vinnie's)

Published
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students completed an evaluation and redesign of the building that formerly housed Vinnie's Lounge in Clinton, Iowa. 

Downtown Clinton Parking

Clinton- Downtown Parking Lots Redesign

Published
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will complete an evaluation and redesign of four parking lots in downtown Clinton, Iowa. 

The parking capacity needs to be evaluated through conversations with neighboring property owners and based on demand, in addition to exploring options for resizing the lots if necessary. Drainage, lighting, surface, plantings, and entrances/exits need to be reevaluated and redesigned to correct for inadequacies and meet professional standards. 

Hurtsville Lime Kilns

Hurstville Lime Kilns Site and Structural Improvements

Published
Friday, January 7, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students completed an evaluation of four historic lime kilns and property in Jackson County, including the kilns, rock crusher, two-span bridge, dike system, aqueduct, and stormwater management.  They also provided designs to protect the structures as well as improvements to the property that enhance the visitor experience.