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Bradford Woods Borough
Alex Ashcom
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Improve efficiency when allocating scarce resources toward capital improvement projects while preserving operational capacity with the development and proposal of a Five or Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Mon Valley Alliance
Benjamin Klub
Washington & Jefferson College
Research properties and make recommendations for best courses of action working in conjunction with the CEO of MVA. Assist in the formation of the Mid Mon Valley Council of Governments and the introduction of the blight strategies to additional Mon Valley communities.
Robinson Township, Allegheny Co
Brittany Adams
University of Pittsburgh
Work primarily with the Building & Planning Department archives to enter quick-reference information into an existing database.
Quaker Valley COG
Carlee Benhart
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Build a regional database, aggregate need identification for performance of code enforcement officer duties, clearly map areas of concern for targeted re-investment or demolition as the action of last resort.
City of Pittsburgh
Clara Kitongo
Carnegie Mellon University
Work primarily with the Building & Planning Department archives to enter quick-reference information into an existing database.
Greenville Borough
Collin Yake
Theil College
Collect data for new GIS program. This data includes road conditions, street signage conditions, storm water inlet locations and conditions, outfall locations and conditions, etc., and help provide recommendations for policy considerations.
Penn Hills Municipality
Edie Godwin
Carnegie Mellon University
Inspect and inventory municipal road signs using a state of the art retroreflectometer along with ArcGIS Online mapping. Focus on AcrGIS mapping and inspection of MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) structures.
Ingram Borough
Ian Cunningham
Indiana University
Improve presence on social media and enhance the website. Survey the residents, council members and local businesses for needs in content.
Dormont Borough
Ian Snyder
University of Pittsburgh
Assist in the creation of a new five-year strategic plan by prioritizing the following goals: economic and environmental sustainability, social equity and inclusion, and accessibility for all residents.
Butler Township
Jacob Cribbs
Slippery Rock University
Compare, verify, update and prepare for submission of an address list back to the Census Bureau by deadline. Build resident contact information for mass notification systems and to enhance electronic delivery of township newsletter.
Aliquippa City
James Harrington
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Research and interpret applicable local, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations related to all code enforcement activities, as well as investigate proper zoning, nuisance, health and safety requirements, and activities related to code enforcement efforts.
Emsworth Borough
Jason Ferrante
Allegheny College
Implement a data driven code enforcement program by conducting property evaluations and reviewing options to the current third party contractor arrangement for code enforcement. Conduct the property ratings and get the visualizations (maps) of property conditions. Perform these duties for QVCOG communities.
Clairton City
JD Lombardi
Penn State University
Begin review of 1,800 properties that are delinquent in payment. Work with the City Manager to determine which properties should have citations filed with the Magistrate for non-payment, and which properties may be best for possible sheriff sale.
Hanover Township
Jeremy John
Slippery Rock University
Digitize and organize subdivision and site plan files and codify ordinances. Digitize documentation, drawings, specifications, ordinances and addresses into an easily accessible and searchable database.
Wilkinsburg Borough
Jeremy Killion
Carnegie Mellon University
Plan, promote, and seek funding for and execute public outreach for programs including but not limited to: senior activities, park programs, movie nights, concert series and public meetings for ongoing projects.
Castle Shannon Borough
Jessica Routzahn
University of Pittsburgh
Review, redraft and/or draft inspection ordinances in conjunction with the building and codes official, and then present re-drafted ordinances to the borough planning commission and borough council for adoption consideration.
Etna Borough
Kara McFadden
University of Pittsburgh
Develop a list of active commercial developers, realtors and brokers familiar with the area, determine resources to assist commercial investment, develop and launch a marketing/public relations plan, and actively solicit publicity with press calls and written features.
Baldwin Borough
Katelyn Bailey
University of Pittsburgh
Review the Borough's Floodplain Ordinance against the CRS Program checklist. Compile and use data to prepare a compliance strategy for the borough that aims at connecting property owners within the FEMA floodplain with NFIP coverage.
Homestead Borough
Maria Paz Avilez Pincheira
University of Pittsburgh
Assist the Borough Manager / Chief of Administration and staff with the community and economic development initiative as well as work with elected officials, business owners, residents, stakeholders and Town Center Associates.
North Fayette Township
Mariana Dougherty
University of Pittsburgh
Help to prepare and begin to implement an outreach plan with area property owners and businesses along Summit Park Drive that will be affected by the project during construction and benefit from the project once completed.
Braddock Borough
Olivia Carter
University of Pittsburgh
Work with the Action team developing, projects, strategies and researching the funding to accomplish the action items in the plan. Assist in the implementation of the plan's recommendations, and work with council and the boroughs of North Braddock and East Pittsburgh with comprehensive planning.
Elizabeth Township
Rachel Sann
Duquesne University
Consolidate and streamline the filing/record keeping system within the township’s municipal building. Develop a website, social media page, and update the E-Code.
Dormont Borough
Rachel Schneider
University of Pittsburgh
Assist in the creation of a new five-year strategic plan by prioritizing the following goals: economic and environmental sustainability, social equity and inclusion, and accessibility for all residents. Play a critical role in developing the process by which the goals are accomplished.
Beaver County
Sarah Franssen
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and ground-truthing of GIS layers. Engage in architecture and development meetings to determine the GIS requirements that will feed into the web map application.