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Product Feasibility Plan:Little ADK
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 10:35
Abstract: Little ADK’s is a take-home wilderness experience for children between the
ages of 4-11. This is an oyster mushroom growing kit that will help a child bring the
magic and wonders of the Adirondacks back home, outside the Blue Line (the term used
to define the Adirondack Park Preserve.). This pod-based garden system allows children, as well as adults, the
opportunity to grow their very own Adirondack native plants. Little ADK’s also comes
with an informational booklet and an educational coloring book describing the
importance and beauty of the Adirondack Park.
Little ADK will be marketed to tourist within the Park as well as to native
wilderness lovers. Those purchasing the product can feel environmentally conscientious
as Little ADK’s donates 10% of profits toward the preservation of the Adirondack
Mountains.
Access: Yes
Literary Rights: Off
Major: Entrepreneurial Business Studies
Year: 2017
File Attachments: Little_ADK_JoshuaClemens.pdf
Affordable Sustainable Housing in the Urban Environment
Sat, 05/06/2017 - 21:26
Abstract: This paper addresses the lack of sustainable affordable housing in the urban environment. The focus of this study is the urban environment due to an increased rate of migration from rural areas to urban areas. This increase has led to a growing need for cities to become more sustainable in order to support the increasing population density. Focusing on the residential sector, cities have made great strides towards providing green-supportive and sustainable housing for their residents. However, the accessibility to sustainable housing in the urban environment for low-income residents is limited. The primary research questions this study addresses are what are the barriers to sustainable affordable housing in the urban environment, and how can we overcome these barriers? Through using secondary sources, the findings for this study were that the greatest barriers to developing sustainable low-income housing is the need for costly retrofits, and a lack of government subsidies. Addressing the second research question, the solutions to overcoming these barriers include: technological innovation, public-private partnerships, encouraging grass-roots groups, mixed-use development, and micro-apartments.
Access: Yes
Literary Rights: Off
Major: Natural Resources Conservation and Management
Year: 2017
File Attachments: Affordable Sustainable Housing in the Urban Environment.docx
Osgood Property: Recreation Plan
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 09:46
Abstract: The recreation plan being proposed is for Osgood Property. Once created it will benefit Paul Smiths College along with the surrounding community. This recreation area will attract more students to the college enhancing the economy of the community. The plan being proposed isn’t just for economic value, it will also allow access to more green space benefiting all involved. The plan consists of the construction of new trails, a mountain bike track, campsites and more. Having it so close by will allow individuals who don’t have cars to utilize recreation activities more easily.
Access: Yes
Literary Rights: On
Major: Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management
Year: 2017
File Attachments: Capstone paper FINAL to Libaray.docx
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PRK 490 Capstone poster, Osgood Property.pptx