About 1.25 million Americans have type 1 diabetes. Statistically, there should be around 150 students at the University of Washington and around 14,60 in the greater Seattle area with type 1. Because diabetes is a chronic condition that requires …
Archives: Projects
Engaging the Original Seattleites
Over two-thirds of Native Americans live in urban metropolitan areas, but they are often underrepresented through existing urban planning outreach methods and events. Cities must be planned with the needs of Native Americans in mind. If ignored, cities will …
Memories of a Dish: Personal and Cultural Identities Expressed Through Food
Food practices (cooking and eating) are a reflection of a culture or country. Food is born out of available ingredients and is therefore tied to a geographical location and its established societies. Seattle attracts people from all over the …
We’re Trying to Reach You!
Tension can grow between local community groups and people perceived as having the power to make large-scale changes (like city government employees, commissions, and boards) when community members feel that their input is not considered or that they are …
Solution to Urban Traffic: Analyzing Road Space Rationing Policies in Beijing
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Increasing Environmental Appreciation through Photography in Public Schools
There is a current lack of art and outdoor environmental education within the public school system in Seattle. Outdoor education refers to any topic that is taught outside, while environmental education concerns the natural environment and issues that pertain to …
Amplifying Stories of Women, Art, & Politics
“Makers” is a podcast series featuring six local female artists answering the basic question “Does art have the power to make political change?” The interviewed artists practice a variety of artistic mediums including theater, music, graphic design, dance, and …
Community Development through Freedom of Space: Public Spaces and Cultural Identities
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Hindering Hunger: Destigmatizing Social Services with a Targeted Outreach Strategy
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CEP: Comitted to Equity in Planning
CEP: Committed to Equity in Planning addresses the lack of racial diversity in the Community, Environment & Planning (CEP) program at the University of Washington. This project produces a formal equity plan for CEP, ensuring that future programmatic efforts …