Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (formerly Community Service Center) in the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management

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The Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (formerly Community Service Center) at the University of Oregon is an interdisciplinary institute that assists Oregon communities by providing planning and technical assistance to help solve local issues and improve the quality of life for Oregon residents. The role of the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) is to link the skills, expertise, and innovation of higher education with the economic development and environmental needs of communities and regions in the State of Oregon, thereby providing service to Oregon and learning opportunities to the students involved.

Through IPRE programs, students gain important service and professional experience by helping to solve community and regional in addition to establishing relationships and strengthening partnerships between faculty and students on Oregon university campuses, community representatives, state and local agencies, and non-profit organizations.

For more information about the institute and its programs visit the IPRE web site.

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    RARE Equity Plan - Adopted February 2022
    (School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management, University of Oregon, 2022-02) Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, University of Oregon
    Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) envisions a network of emerging leaders that are addressing society’s most pressing issues from the rural Oregon perspective. As a result of RARE’s programming and relationships: community-based organizations have increased capacity, people are thriving across all identities and experiences, and members are successful in achieving their professional and personal goals. RARE service should be accessible, enjoyable, impactful, and safe for all people regardless of their identity and background. Our goal is to eliminate barriers and disparities that exist in our membership, organization, and partnerships. We strive for a RARE where… • our diverse members are bringing value to rural communities and advancing their leadership and professional goals without fear of repercussions, discrimination, or oppression. • we are relationship-based: connected to each other, the community, and organizations working to create a more just and equitable community. • hosts and members are aligned with RARE’s mission, vision, and values and receiving valuable support and services as a result of their partnership with RARE. • staff have the capacity to respond to host organization and member needs, provide host organization and member support, and identify and address equity issues.
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    City of Eugene Climate Vulnerability Pilot Review Process
    (Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience, 2013-08) Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience, Community Service Center
    This section provides a summary of the Hazards Vulnerability Assessment pilot process to date and a review of the lessons learned for the process. The summary presents our approach to Hazards Vulnerability with respect to the identified phases the process followed. The process is composed of four phases, of which this document focuses on Phases I through III. Phase I takes into consideration steering committee identification and literature review. Phase II consists of OPDR’s work on the literature review, methodology identification, tool development, and hazards and scenario selection. Phase III considers the pilot assessment of the Drinking Water system. Finally, a lessons learned section presents process observations with specific focus on several key categories including: what worked, what did not work, what we kept, and what we changed.
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    IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON HOUSEHOLDS AND WORKERS
    (University of Oregon, 2021-09) University of Oregon. School of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop.; Clark, Benjamin; Parker, Robert
    The response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders led to skyrocketing unemployment and other health and social impacts. The impacts have been felt unequally across the economy, with many sectors thriving during the pandemic while others—particularly leisure and hospitality—experiencing widespread job losses.
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    EWEB McKenzie Basin Agriculture Producer Survey
    (2011-01) Parker, Robert; MacFarland, Kate
    The Eugene Water and Electric board is interested in learning about perceptions of agricultural producers—farmers, ranchers, and other growers—in the McKenzie Watershed. The University of Oregon's Community Planning Workshop (CPW) administered and analyzed a survey of selected producers in the watershed.
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    2010 Silverton Community Survey
    (2010-08)
    This survey is to gather information from Silverton residents regarding their thoughts and feelings on the quality of life in Silverton, job creation and economic development, city services and local government, parks and recreation, public participation, emergency prepardness, the Silver Falls School District, and Silverton Hospital.
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    Mt. Hood Territory Website Evaluation
    (2010-07) West, Amanda; Tosuntikool, Neil; Kribs, Tracy; Berumen, Daniel
    An evaluation of current CCTACA website through the eyes of potential visitors, partners and staff of the organization
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    Douglas County Economic Development Forum Summary Report
    (2010-12)
    This report is an analysis of Douglas County’s current economic development efforts. The project includes the following elements: (1) an inventory and evaluation of economic plans in Douglas County; (2) a list of major organizations involved in economic development activities in Douglas County; (3) a review of stakeholder perceptions about the effectiveness of economic development activities; and (4) a community economic development forum to discuss the research findings and future actions and opportunities.
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    Pivotal Leaders Network Formative Evaluation
    (2010-09) Parker, Ro; Malone, Erin; Otwell, Claire
    The Pivotal Leaders Network engaged the University of Oregon’s Economic Development Center to conduct a formative evaluation of the Network. Members of the Pivotal Leaders network have been recognized by their peers as persons who have the knowledge, skills, motivation and business acumen to lead successful clean technology companies in the Northwest in the next 5 years.
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    Latino Small Businesses and Downtown Development
    (University of Oregon, 2012-12) Parker, Robert; Steiner, Bethany; Steckler, Becky; López, Monique; Bates, Kai; Buzby, April A.; Hagerman, Casey; Herrera, Roanel; Stewart, Jessie
    In January 2010, the City of Woodburn updated its Downtown Development Plan. This report builds upon some of the strategies and action items in the Woodburn Downtown Development Plan, however, it focuses upon the Latino businesses downtown and how the entire community can better support them.
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    Metropolitan Contractor Improvement Partnership 2013-2018 Strategic Plan
    (University of Oregon, 2013-05) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Bob; Steckler, Becky; Foster, Ian; Philips, Madeleine
    This report, the Metropolitan Contractor Improvement Partnership 2013-2018 Strategic Plan, identifies the key issues facing the organization, and suggests goals, strategies, and actions to address those issues.
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    Business Incentives and Economic Development in Lane County
    (University of Oregon, 2013-10) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Robert; San Filippo, Angela; Forsell, Erik; Michael, Leigh Anne
    Lane County Economic Development is reviewing its practices related to business incentives. This report presents research on the purpose of business incentives, what kinds of business incentives are common practice for economic development purposes, and the impacts, both positive and negative, that have resulted.
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    Programmatic Recommendations for EWEB's Voluntary Incentive Program
    (University of Oregon, 2013-09) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Robert; Rafuse, Steve; Breslow, Jay; Forsell, Erik; Louw, Andrew; Philibosian, Scarlett
    In 2001, the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) established a Water Source Protection Program to evaluate and mitigate risks to water quality. As part of its Source Water Protection Program, EWEB is exploring the possibility of rewarding good stewards of land within the McKenzie Basin. The purpose of this report is to provide EWEB with a framework for implementing the proposed Voluntary Incentives Program (VIP).
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    City of Sisters Parks Master Plan
    (University of Oregon, 2011-08) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Robert; West, Amanda; Stevenson, Patty; Parcell, Serena; Patricolo, Francesca
    The Sisters Parks Master Plan is intended to guide development of the municipal parks system for the period between 2011 and 2030. This Plan is an update to the 2000 Sisters Oregon Parks Master Plan. It identifies strategies and recommendations for operation and maintenance of parks, land acquisition, development, and funding.
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    Salem Target Industry Analysis
    (University of Oregon, 2011-06) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Robert; Becker, Brie; Barnes, Emma; Braseth, Mark; Gonzalez, Kim; Hayes, Brian
    This report presents the results of a focused analysis of selected target industries for the City of Salem. The Community Planning Workshop (CPW) evaluated four industries in this analysis: food processing, metal manufacturing, biosciences, and renewable energy.
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    Warrenton Parks Master Plan
    (University of Oregon, 2010-10) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Robert; Gatz, Casey; Patricolo, Francesca; Scafa, Stephanie
    This is Warrenton’s first Parks Master Plan and it is designed to guide development of the City parks system over the next 20 years (from 2011 until 2030). Through this plan, the City of Warrenton will continue improving the service and quality of its parks to meet the needs of current and future residents.
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    Rexius Redevelopment Plan
    (University of Oregon, 2010-08) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Robert; Stevenson, Patty; Beierle, Heidi
    Rexius contacted the University of Oregon’s Community Planning Workshop (CPW) to conduct a site review, identify key planning and development issues, and to develop concept plans identifying redevelopment strategies for their company’s current compost facility.
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    Data collaboration at the City of Eugene: current practices and recommendations
    (University of Oregon, 2011-08-31) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Witzig, Monica; Lopez, Monique
    Neighborhood Services, part of the City Manager’s office, contracted with the University of Oregon Community Planning Workshop (CPW) to (1) conduct a data and mapping needs assessment with designated City departments and to (2) provide recommendations for improving its Neighborhood Analyses within the context of recognizing the need for data collaboration.
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    Arena Monitoring Report
    (University of Oregon, 2011-07) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Steiner, Bethany; Bloomfield, Jessica; Dong, Baofeng; Hickson, Patricia; Meyer, Cody; Neighbor, Patricia
    The Matthew Knight Arena (Arena) is the new home of the University of Oregon’s basketball program. In winter 2011, the University contracted with the Community Planning Workshop (CPW) to monitor Arena operations and determine the effectiveness of the mitigation and management measures described in the Arena Impact Mitigation Agreement (AIMA) and Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM).
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    Aging and Disability Resource Center Lane County Pilot Site Formative Evaluation
    (University of Oregon, 2009-12) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    The Community Planning Workshop (CPW) at the University of Oregon was contracted to conduct a formative evaluation of the ADRC. Formative evaluation is used to modify or improve products, programs, or activities, and is based on feedback obtained during planning and development.
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    Pre‐Disaster Planning for Post‐Disaster Recovery: Case Studies
    (University of Oregon, 2010-03) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    In coordination with a consultant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the University of Oregon’s Community Planning Workshop (CPW) researched four post‐disaster recovery plans (PDRPs) developed by select communities in the United States. The purpose of this research was to find innovative post‐disaster plans that incorporate effective strategies for recovery with the intent of evaluating strategies for providing credit for such efforts as part of the Community Rating System (CRS).