Planning & Public Affairs

The School of Planning and Public Affairs is committed to admitting a diverse student body and supporting a learning environment in which many values and perspectives contribute to the richness of the educational experience, to the fields of planning, public policy, and public administration, and to the communities in which we we live and work.

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Rethinking Energy in Johnson county

Students in the School of Planning & Public Affairs course Environmental Management and Policy conducted a study for the Johnson Clean Energy District regarding energy efficiency improvements and renewable investment possibilities in Johnson...

Waterloo Demolition vs. Rehab Cost/Benefit Analysis

Cost Analysis of Rehabilitating Vacant Property verses Demolition over long term.

Church Row Neighborhood Walkability and Accessibility Study

Combined with the effort to create the Church Row neighborhood plan, a course in the School of Planning & Public Affairs will assess the walkability and accessibility of the Church Row neighborhood, particularly focusing issues of equity that...

Church Row Neighborhood Plan

The City of Waterloo (pop. 67,798) seeks assistance with the development of a Neighborhood Plan for Church Row, a core neighborhood located near downtown. The Neighborhood Plan will establish a broadly supported and achievable vision for the...

Maquoketa River Watershed Management Plan

An effective path toward cleaner water and flood management in Iowa includes a strong emphasis on a watershed approach, which considers the entire area of land that drains into a body of water, such as river or lake. A watershed approach...

Manchester Sustainable Development Plan

In recent years, city officials and other local groups in Manchester, Iowa have been proactive about growing and improving their community. In particular, aggressive strategies to stimulate housing development and investments in tourism have started...