The following article is about a school in my old neighborhood, the South Waterfront area of Portland, which is often advertised as the largest green community in the country. It's also home to an inordinate number of dog owners, some of whom have difficulty cleaning up after their pets. It sounds like this project would be a great one to approach from a design-thinking persepctive, and I wonder how "policy-based solutions" might differ from design-based ones.
Southwest Charter School Students Tackle Poop Problem
Southwest Charter Middle School Students recently presented their project, "Poop Problem in Portland", at a Project Citizen competition at the statehouse in Salem. The presentation won first place in the state, and is going on to represent Oregon in the national showcase in L.A. this summer! This presentation addresses the issue of dog owners not picking up after their dogs in the South Waterfront neighborhood. Students conducted research, including surveys and interviews, and proposed a policy-based solution and action plan. Presentation includes visual panels and a research portfolio.
Students will give their presentation again at Umpqua Bank on Tuesday, June 7 at 1:00 pm and on Friday, June 10 at Portland City Hall at 9:30 am.
Southwest Charter School Students Tackle Poop Problem
Tuesday, June 7, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Umpqua Bank, 3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
Friday, June 10, 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Portland City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
