Abstract: The South Madison community is greatly affected by foreclosures whether as homeowners or renters in apartment buildings under financial burdens who are forced to move. The Common Wealth Development (CWD), one of the Steering Committee members of the the Dane County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce, approached CUE about assistance with mapping foreclosures data.
Students Learning Goals:
- Following the guidelines from the GIS Certificate program as a capstone internship project, student implemented GIS analysis tools for the project in a local setting.
Deliverable Products or Services:
- Foreclosures mapping in Dane County area, including South Madison, presented in a report.
CUE Project Area: South Madison
Contact Person: Karen Tuerk, GIS Certificate Program Manager
Document:
- Jeff Becker, 2010. Dane County Foreclosures, a Neighborhood Problem? (full report)
Abstract: There is a strong food culture in South Madison. More than just a meal, the local community considers food a key factor in engaging community members. A few local groups have initiated a variety of food-related programs. The human resources involved, however, have been an ongoing issue. The Slow Food UW has been bringing student members/interns to South Madison to provide support on what they do best, food.