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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    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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    Community Readiness Assessment for Ocean Renewable Energy in Coos County May 2015 Final Report Prepared for: Oregon Wave Energy Trust Prepared by: Community Planning Workshop A Program of the Community Service
    (University of Oregon, 2015-05) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    This report presents a “community readiness assessment” of Coos County for development of Ocean Renewable Energy. A community readiness assessment for economic development evaluates a community’s readiness on different categories related to economic development. For the purposes of this study, a community readiness assessment does not evaluate if the community does or does not support the development. The assessment is based on (1) a review of academic and professional literature, (2) a targeted survey of economic and community development professionals and community leaders, (3) key person interviews, and (4) focus group meetings with community stakeholders. The Community Planning Workshop (CPW) used the results of the assessment to develop an action plan aimed at increasing community readiness for large-scale ocean renewable energy development in Coos County.
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    Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Survey
    (University of Oregon, 2015-03) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    In the summer of 2014, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) surveyed its member cities to obtain information about utility rates and other system characteristics for water, wastewater and stormwater. The League contracted with the Community Service Center (CSC) at the University of Oregon to help design and conduct the survey. The 2014 survey includes many topics from the 2009 survey and covers areas beyond just rates and charges.
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    Waste, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Survey
    (University of Oregon, 2015-03) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Parker, Robert; Hanson, Casey
    In the summer of 2014, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) surveyed its member cities to obtain information about utility rates and other system characteristics for water, wastewater and stormwater. The League contracted with the Community Service Center (CSC) at the University of Oregon to help design and conduct the survey. This is the third LOC water, wastewater and stormwater survey. The League contracted withOregon State University to conduct the first survey in 2004. With assistance from the Environment Finance Center at Boise State University, the survey was expanded in 2009 to include additional topics relative to utility operations. The 2014 survey includes many topics from the 2009 survey and covers areas beyond just rates and charges.
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    Preliminary Market Analysis and Feasibility Assessment for the Fish Lake Historic Site
    (University of Oregon, 2015-01) Parker, Robert G.; Self, Jennifer; Dobrowolski, Anya
    The purpose of this report is to assess the viability and financial feasibility of a proposed education and skills training center, as presently conceived, at the Fish Lake Historic Site. To reach our conclusions, CPW assessed demand for the center through a market analysis and conducted a feasibility assessment based on projected costs and revenues. In the first phase of this study, CPW assessed potential demand for conceived programming through a market analysis. This analysis was completed using the following three steps: (1) document review, (2) case study analysis of comparable facilities and organizations, and (3) analysis of potential user groups and organizations. During the second phase of the study, CPW examined the operational and maintenance financial feasibility of the center. Information from the market analysis, combined with the conceived programming, was used to develop cost and revenue estimates for several potential operational models.
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    Lane County Public Market & Food Hub Market Analysis 2014
    (University of Oregon, 2014-10) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    The City of Eugene and Lane County partnered with the community Planning Workshop at the University of Oregon to complete this market analysis. Our goal is to provide the public with the factual information to support a community conversation about the potential for a public market and/or food hub, and to illuminate larger strategic opportunities for collaboration and partnering of resources. The three major components of this project were (1) a random sample household survey about current grocery spending and potential use of a public market, (2) Technical Resource Group meetings and (3) interviews with local food experts about supply and distribution.
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    Rogue Valley Transportation District Community Perceptions of Transit
    (University of Oregon, 2014-09) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    The purpose of this study was to gather the perceptions of regional stakeholders, such as students, municipalities, businesses, and residents about their perception of transit enhancements along the Highway 99 Corridor. Specifically, it sought to analyze and gather the opinions and ideas about options for transit enhancements between Central Point and Ashland. Ultimately this report is to be used as a guide to assist RVTD in the preparation for an intensive planning process to make decisions on whether to pursue High Capacity Transit improvements in the Rogue Valley.
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    City of Madras Plan Integration: Supporting Documents Report
    (University of Oregon, 2014-07) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    The City of Madras partnered with the University of Oregon Community Service Center in order to integrate the Madras Addendum of the Jefferson County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) into the City of Madras Comprehensive Plan. This project included creating a new natural hazards chapter for the comprehensive plan, which addresses Statewide Planning Goal 7, Natural Hazards. The new chapter will be one regulatory tool that can help guide future land use decisions in regards to planning and better preparation for natural hazards in Madras.
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    Connected Lane County Listening Session Report
    (University of Oregon, 2014-06-24) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop; Breslow, Jay; Fuentes, Jaqueline; Kornelis, Jill
    The Connected Lane County (CLC) Mid/High Bridge Committee contracted with the Community Planning Workshop at the University of Oregon to conduct a series of listening sessions with middle school-aged youth across Lane County. The goal was to gather information regarding students' post-secondary aspirations, the support students felt they were getting from their school, and what they felt they needed from their schools to achieve their goals. This report summarizes research on aspirations, the methodology used to schedule and conduct the sessions, the over-arching themes that came out of the sessions, actual student voices collected in writing, and suggestions for future listening sessions, policy and intervention.
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    Turner Parks System Master Plan
    (University of Oregon, 2014-02) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    The City of Turner Parks System Master Plan (Master Plan or Plan) provides a ten-year vision for the City of Turner Parks System. The Master Plan articulates the community’s vision to provide healthy and enjoyable recreational opportunities to city residents and visitors. The Park System Master Plan update and accompanying five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provide a guide for the city to plan and develop the park system according to the community’s needs.
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    Turner Parks System Master Plan
    (University of Oregon, 2014-02) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    The City of Turner Parks System Master Plan (Master Plan or Plan) provides a ten-year vision for the City of Turner Parks System. The Master Plan articulates the community's vision to provide healthy and enjoyable recreational opportunities to city residents and visitors. The Park System Master Plan update and accompanying five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provide a guide for the city to plan and develop the park system according to the community's needs.
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    Sweet Home Park System Master Plan
    (University of Oregon, 2014-01) University of Oregon. Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management. Community Planning Workshop
    The Sweet Home Parks Master Plan identifies strategies and actions for operation and development of parks, as well as funding. Through this plan, the City of Sweet Home intends to continue improving the quality of its parks to meet the needs of current and future residents. The Plan guides future development and management efforts for Sweet Home’s parks system over the next 20 years.
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    City of Oakridge Surface Water Management Program
    (University of Oregon, 2013-12) McFerson, KC; Page, Alex; Varien, Michael; Protzman, Ben; Forsell, Erik; Ostrove, Geoff; Harbage, Rebecca; Hanson, Casey
    The Middle Fork Willamette River is recognized as a community resource for both wildlife and recreation activities. Communities along the Middle Fork and Salmon Creek have a commitment to maintain and enhance the health of the river through responsible actions and behaviors. The Community Planning Workshop (CPW), through the University of Oregon’s Community Service Center, and the City of Oakridge collaborated to create the following Surface Water Management Program (SWMP) that addresses water quality issues and helps guide the City of Oakridge to better support water resources.
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    Coos County Emergency Management Strategic Plan
    (Community Service Center, University of Oregon, 2013-11) Meltzer, Nick; Bruce, Josh; Hammons, Hagen; Allison, Sarah; Card, Jeramy
    A Community Planning Workshop (CPW) team of four graduate students worked under the direction of a faculty manager to facilitate this planning process. The student team conducted research, facilitated meetings with local steering committees and prepared the final plans and project reports. This project was completed in collaboration with the Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience (OPDR). This strategic planning process evaluated Coos County EM’s core mission areas - Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercises (i.e. the POETE framework) - against available and forecasted resources. The resulting strategy outlines how the county will sustain EM capabilities through an action plan informed by the processes, stakeholders and influences that drive local Emergency Management.
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    SEARCHING FOR A SPACE: An Analysis of Eugene’s Free Parking Policy
    (2013-10-22) Leitman, Paul; Parker, Robert
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    Former Elementary Site Park Plan, City of Detroit, Oregon September 2013
    (2013-10-22) Dobrowolski, Anya; Carroll, Madeline
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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).