economical urban planning

Ibrahim Abobakr
USP 490
Assignment 3
04/23/2021

Final Project Work Plan

Objective

The proposed project seeks to research on different ways in which the state government can solve the problem of water access in Oregon. Most of the mid and south residents of Oregon have for an extended period faced challenges in accessing clean water for use. Major driving factor for this challenge is drought experienced in the area which results in drying up of water bodies and aquifers.

Relevant literature

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/01/792692254/water-crisis-puts-oregon-community-at-a-crossroads

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-02/documents/ws-ourwater-oregon-state-fact-sheet.pdf

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/epic-drought-means-water-crisis-oregon-california-border-rcna688

https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/all-of-oregon-now-in-some-form-of-drought-heres-what-you-need-to-know

Target Audience

The primary target audience for the proposed project is the state government of Oregon. It is the responsibility of the state government to ensure that every citizen has access to clean and sufficient water. Therefore, research findings from the project would inform the government on possible solutions to water problems in mid and south Oregon.

Problem statement

Drought mountains and valleys are some of many areas in Oregon with water crisis because of the draught experienced in the region. The major indirect driver of water crisis in the region is the state government. The Oregon government failed to put in place the right measures for water storage. In 2015, Oregon faced tough water shortage crisis and the government had done little in preparation for the coming encounters. The problem is expected to occur again if right measures are not put in place.

Project deliverables

Written project proposal detailing the purpose of the project.
Background information to the study topic
Deep analysis of relevant literature
Recommendation of possible solutions to the problem
Compilation and presentation of the final project

Project action plan and timeline

Approval of the research topic by the supervisor (week 5)
Identification and analyzing of relevant literature required for the completion of the project (week 6)
Writing up the final project (week 7-8)
Presentation of research findings (week 9)