Russell J. Fricano
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- School: Minnesota State University
- Campus: Mankato
- Department: Urban Studies
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Location:
730 Maywood Ave
Mankato, MN - 56001 - Dates at Minnesota State University: December 2015 - May 2020
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Prof. Russell is okay, but he's a tough grader. He expects you to work for your grade which means that he'll want you to do exactly what he wants. Lectures takes the whole class time period and if you aren't used to talking in class, you'll have no choice in this class. He would usually read from his presentations and post it as well.
Biography
Minnesota State University Mankato - Urban Studies
Associate Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Higher Education
Russell J.
Fricano, Ph.D., AICP
Mankato, Minnesota
Teach courses on graduate and undergraduate levels in Environmental Planning and Policy, Environmental Assessment, Global Environmental Issues in Planning, Transportation Planning, Housing Policy, Urban Economic Analysis, Urban Analysis, Program Evaluation, Urban Design, Professional Practice, Planning Studio, Planning Theory and History, Community Leadership, Urban Geography, Community Food Systems Planning, Terminal Research and Senior Projects; developed new curriculum in Community Food Systems.
Conduct research on land Use and environmental planning practices and community food systems. Author and present conference papers and articles pending submission to peer review journals.
Over 20 years of experience in urban planning including community planning, zoning administration and environmental review.
Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners since 1991.
Experience
Alabama A&M University
Assistant Professor
Course Instruction:
Taught courses on graduate and undergraduate levels in Environmental Planning and Policy, Environmental Assessment, Global Issues in Environmental Planning, Urban Economic Analysis, Professional Practice, Planning Studio II, Planning Theory and History, Urban Geography, Community Food Systems Planning, Terminal Research and Senior Projects; developed new curriculum in Community Food Systems; supervised student projects on the update of comprehensive plans for the cities of Albertville, Good Hope and Arab, AL; development of new comprehensive plan for the Town of Hillsboro, AL; developed two online courses in Small Town Planning and Urban Economic Analysis in Black Board software format for distance learning program; supervised student planning practicum and internship programs;
Research Program:
Conduct research on land use and environmental planning practices and community food systems. Author and present conference papers and articles pending submission to peer review journals.
Committees:
Curriculum Assessment Committee, Comprehensive Exam Committee:Doctoral Program Development Committee: Research Center Committee:
Thesis and Terminal Research Committees:
Served on 9 Terminal Research and two Thesis committees; chaired three committees.Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate Professor
Russell worked at Minnesota State University, Mankato as a Associate Professor
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Assistant Professor
Course Instruction:
Teach courses in Transportation Planning, Housing Policy, Community Leadership, Studio, Program Evaluation, Urban Analysis and Urban Design.
Research Program:
Conduct research on topics of land use, environmental and food systems planning. Author research papers for conference presentation and publication in peer-review journals.
Committees:
Curriculum Assessment.
Thesis Committees:
Served on two thesis committees.LeSueur Incorporated
Contractor
Russell worked at LeSueur Incorporated as a Contractor
Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning
Supervising Regional Planner
Russell worked at Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning as a Supervising Regional Planner
Education
University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Urban and Regional Planning
Texas Christian University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master's
City and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.)
Publications
Evaluating rainwater harvesting policy: A case study of three U.S. cities. Journal of Sustainable Development,
Journal of Sustainable Development
Abstract In spite of increasing support for rainwater harvesting by public agencies, environmental organizations and well-defined industry guidelines, the researchers found a strikingly limited number of municipalities with formal rainwater harvesting policies and programs. With literature on rainwater harvesting limited to mostly instructional material, the researchers were compelled to examine the feasibility of rainwater harvesting guidelines and practices. International and domestic rainwater harvesting guidelines were considered. The researchers surveyed municipalities which have implemented rainwater harvesting policies and ordinances to determine the extent to which industry prescribed guidelines are feasible. The subject jurisdictions commonly regulated rainwater harvesting through ancillary city codes or programs though one enacted a stand-alone rainwater harvesting ordinance. The respondents evaluated system performance primarily through water conservation. The jurisdictions studied also concurred that identification of acceptable end-uses of rainwater and public education were the most feasible industry guidelines. System costs were identified as the main barrier to implementing rainwater harvesting. Economic subsidies and comprehensive planning policies were associated with program success.
Evaluating rainwater harvesting policy: A case study of three U.S. cities. Journal of Sustainable Development,
Journal of Sustainable Development
Abstract In spite of increasing support for rainwater harvesting by public agencies, environmental organizations and well-defined industry guidelines, the researchers found a strikingly limited number of municipalities with formal rainwater harvesting policies and programs. With literature on rainwater harvesting limited to mostly instructional material, the researchers were compelled to examine the feasibility of rainwater harvesting guidelines and practices. International and domestic rainwater harvesting guidelines were considered. The researchers surveyed municipalities which have implemented rainwater harvesting policies and ordinances to determine the extent to which industry prescribed guidelines are feasible. The subject jurisdictions commonly regulated rainwater harvesting through ancillary city codes or programs though one enacted a stand-alone rainwater harvesting ordinance. The respondents evaluated system performance primarily through water conservation. The jurisdictions studied also concurred that identification of acceptable end-uses of rainwater and public education were the most feasible industry guidelines. System costs were identified as the main barrier to implementing rainwater harvesting. Economic subsidies and comprehensive planning policies were associated with program success.
Assessing the Socio-economic Impacts of Rural Road Improvements in Ghana: A Case Study of Transport Sector Program Support (II).
Case Studies on Transport Policy
Roads are the predominant mode of transport in African countries, and represent a critical element for economic development. In Ghana, this reliance has led to major investments in road construction, including an initiative—the Ghana Transport Sector Program Support—that focuses on revitalizing rural economies and reducing poverty by prioritizing the improvement and maintenance of rural feeder road systems. This research employs a case study approach to assess the socio-economic impacts of rural road improvements in the three northern regions of Ghana. The study measured ex ante/ex post changes in household income and expenditures, crop production, the usage of motorized vehicles, access to markets, school and health facilities, and transport charges. The analysis revealed that road improvements led to dramatic growth in these indicators along each subject road corridor during the initial phase of the program. However, indicators grew to a minor degree or declined during the second phase. The analysis attributes this change to soaring fuel prices impacting freight and passenger charges. These findings suggest that Ghana should better coordinate road maintenance programs with the development of alternative fuels. This strategy would include utilization of natural gas reserves of the Jubilee oil field with a program that would develop natural gas fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. The use of alternative fuel vehicles in concert with rural road improvements could improve access and make transport less vulnerable to petroleum market fluctuations.
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