Browsing MINDS@UW Madison by Subject "Madison, WI"
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Lake Wingra: Changing Perceptions and Land-Use Decisions of Madison Wetlands
(2011)Madison, Wisconsin is characterized by the presence of the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Capitol. Surrounded by a beautiful chain of fresh water lakes, the scenic nature of Madison's surroundings have ... -
Madison Metro Rapid Transit Park & Ride Study: Exercising the potential of GIS to explore potential solutions to a temporal socio-environmental issue
(2011-05-04)Identify and map suitable locations for Park & Ride lots along the periphery of the city of Madison to serve as starting points for optimal express bus routes to-and-from event locations in downtown district. The conclusions ... -
Madison's Fast Track? The Impacts of a Light Rail Transit System on Property Value in the Madison Area
(2009-12)Because there does appear to be a link between property value and proximity to the rail, we will study the different variables that influence change. It is important to understand this change because property value is ... -
Microbreweries and Culture in the Greater Madison Area
(2009-12-17)In this study, we investigate how microbreweries serve a part of that neolocal ethic of the Madison area as they reflect and shape local meanings and attachments to place through experience and symbolism. People yearn for ... -
Oral History Interview, Maynard Seider (1926)
(2019-11-11)In his October 2019 interview with Avery Pilot, Maynard Seider detailed his thoughts and memories as a PhD student in the Department of Sociology at UW-Madison during the Vietnam War. Maynard Seider spoke of the time period ... -
Oral History Interview, Robert Townsend (1129)
(2011-04)In April 2011 interview with Alex Carson, Robert Townsend covered his long career in the U.S. Air Force and his role in the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Townsend spoke on the following topics: Madison Vietnam War Protests, ... -
Oral History Interview: Alyson Sewell (1380)
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Oral History Interview: Deshawn McKinney (1423)
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Oral History Interview: R. Bruce Allison (1428)
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Oral History Interview: William Dove (1354)
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Perspectives of Locality in Madison, WI: Knowing Farmers, Food, and Fields of View
(2012)Wisconsin?s deep-rooted traditions of farming and activism fuse to form a unique and dynamic local food landscape. This comprehensive overview of local food landscapes explores alternative definitions of local food, describes ... -
Picnic in the Park: A Demographic Case Study of Brittingham Park
(2011-12-18)This case study examines the demographic composition, use patterns and perception of Brittingham Park patrons. In seeking to answer the research question who uses Brittingham Park and why, we used both quantitative and ... -
A Social and Political Geography of Bicycle Transport in Madison, WI
(2012)The state capital and university town of Madison, Wisconsin is home to a thriving bicycle culture. The existing landscape of bicycle infrastructure in Madison is the result of a network of feedback loops involving people, ... -
Socioeconomic Variables and Optimal Site Locations for a Soccer Complex in Northeast Madison: A GIS Analysis
(2011-05)Identify and rank potential sites for an indoor soccer complex on the east side of Madison, WI. Two scenarios will be considered: one to provide the best access to all socioeconomic backgrounds and the other to provide ... -
Soundscapes and the Live Music Culture of Madison, WI
(2012)A city's "downtown" is often characterized by entertainment, and Madison is no different. It is a music hub of nightly live performances that brings together a broad demographic range of people and performers. Our research ... -
A Spatial and Social Analysis of Food Deserts and Community Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin
(2010-12)Food deserts, areas lacking nutritional food resources, are a critical problem facing modern urban areas. Our research analyzes the socio-spatial relationship between community gardens and food deserts in Madison. This ... -
Zoning for Urban Agriculture: The Politics of Institutionalizing Community Gardens in Madison, WI
(2010-12-14)The growing popularity of urban agriculture calls for the need for formal recognition in the Madison zoning code rewrite. To understand the politics of this process, we interviewed key actors: city planners and community ...