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Founded in 1907, the Town of Miami is situated in the \u201cCopper Corridor,\u201d an area with a rich history steeped in copper mining. Also referred to as a \u201ccopper boom-town,\u201d the Miami community has a unique, historical charm dedicated to highlighting the Town\u2019s cultural heritage and mission-style architecture. Miami residents and visitors alike can enjoy the Town\u2019s homage to Arizona history by visiting the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum and outdoor recreation in the surrounding Pinal Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BSLA) capstone students mapped and analyzed key characteristics of the watershed, identified and designed opportunities for green infrastructure strategies and elements throughout the downtown corridor of Miami.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Taught by Sarah Bassett<\/a>, graduate students in the School of Public Affairs (SPA) Emergency Management\/Homeland Security (EMHS) program identified critical factors that may contribute to and support emergency management planning and response, then developed After Action Reports to provide strategies and recommendations for future emergency planning efforts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Taught by Meagan Ehlenz<\/a>, a team of Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) Planning Workshop students inventoried downtown parcels, facilitate a community preference survey, and create a playbook to guide Miami\u2019s downtown revitalization efforts now and into the future.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Taught by Deirdre Pfeiffer<\/a>, graduate urban planning students leveraged quantitative skills to gather and synthesize data from a variety of sources to create a \u201cstate of Miami\u201d for the Town.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Taught by Daniel Schugurensky<\/a>, graduate students from the School of Public Affairs collaborated with Town staff to develop strategies to inform a framework for sustainable growth and development. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Taught by Greg Brobe<\/a>rg<\/a>, students from the School of Social Transformation interviewed Miami residents to create life histories.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An Arizona mining town is partnering with ASU to revitalize its struggling economy by preserving and reimagining its historic buildings as assets for future growth despite ongoing challenges like aging infrastructure and limited resources.<\/p>\n

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Rivera wants to increase tourism and residence retention in the historic city, and now has access to ideas from Arizona State University students through a partnership with ASU Project Cities.<\/p>\n

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Chandler, Arizona, located in southeast Maricopa County, is a dynamic city known for its booming economy, diverse culture, and strong sense of community. With a thriving tech industry, expansive parks and recreational facilities, and a range of cultural events, Chandler offers residents and visitors alike a high quality of life and abundant opportunities for work and play.<\/span><\/p>\n

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