The project included four primary methods of information gathering. First, a preliminary text research was performed, including an initial search of reference materials, periodicals, and internet resources on the urban redevelopment process. Here, participants from all sides of the issue were able to share their perspective on how brownfield redevelopment shapes their communities and industries. Finally, detailed surveys were performed to determine critical informational components of site investigation in areas such as physical site specifications, the environment, the region, infrastructure, regulations, and financing. A view of Pittsburgh's Nine Mile Run.
Undergraduate research is great.
For me, It s a chance to take the things I ve learned in classes like Research Methods and Policy Analysis and apply them. This research experience also gave me a chance to work with a diverse interdisciplinary group. It was a valuable opportunity to be able to look at one issue from many different perspectives.