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Publications and project hightlights from the last five years are included in the searchable list below.

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Freight Futures: The Emerging Regulatory Landscape of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Vichot, Reidel, 2025
Examining Evacuation Planning of Vulnerable Residents in Coastal Sussex County

O'Hanlon, Julia; Minni, Nicole; Swallow, Danielle, 2025
The Current Role and Future Opportunities for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Knapp, Emma; O'Hanlon, Julia; 2025
Smoothing Senate Bill 237 Implementation: An Information Exchange Between Delaware’s Local and State-Level Planners

Barnes, Philip J.; 2025
Teaching Controversial Issues Infographic

Abbott, Scott; O'Malley, Francis, 2025
Grant Assistance Program Case Study: Milton Art Crosswalks

Willard, Collin; Kelleher, Bec, 2025
City of Wilmington Green Jobs Program Impact Study

Narvaez, Martha C; 2025
Identifying Senate Bill 237 Implementation Challenges and Providing Program Options to Energize Delaware

Barnes, Philip J.; 2025
The Financial and Policy Impact of Electric Vehicles and Improved Fuel Economy on Delaware’s Motor Fuel Tax Revenue

Barnes, Philip J., 2024
Delaware Workforce Development Board Policy Manual

Burns, Haley Q.; Jordan, Joy V.; Sherretz, Kelly; Dykes, Lauren; and DeMaio, Jenna, 2024
Delaware Workforce Development Board Landscape Analysis

Burns, Haley Q.; Jordan, Joy V.; Sherretz, Kelly; Dykes, Lauren; and DeMaio, Jenna, 2024
2024 Town of Fenwick Island Comprehensive Plan

Town of Fenwick Island, 2024
Economic Value of New Jersey Tributaries to the Delaware River

Water Resources Center, 2024
Review of Education in Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families Residential Settings

Sherretz, Kelly; Burns, Haley Q.; Haberstroh, Susan; Jordan, Joy V.; Marshall, Sarah; West, Valdese; Sherman, Samiyah, 2023
Understanding Opioid Related Health Issues Among Older Adults

O'Hanlon, Julia; Rouff, Sarah, 2023
Analysis of Models for Workforce Housing Villages

Dietz, Ella; O'Neill, Sean T., 2023
2023 Strategic Plan for the City of Milford, Delaware

Reitz, Jennifer Leister; McGowan, William A.; Barnes, Chase E., 2023
Effective Elementary Social Studies Integration Infographic

Abbott, Scott; O'Malley, Francis, 2023
The Role of Congregate Meals at Senior Centers—History, Trends, and Future Considerations

O'Hanlon, Julia; Prickett, Lindsay, 2023
Grant Assistance Program Case Study: From Route 9 Master Plan to RAISE Grant Success

Raskin, Katya; Willard, Collin, 2023
Comprehensive Impact Analysis of the Freeman Arts Pavilion

Mix, Troy; Vichot, Reidel, 2023
Town of Middletown 2022 Comprehensive Plan

O'Neill, Sean; Reitz, Jennifer; Levine, Jack, 2022
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Program Review and Analysis

Qaissaunee, Haley; Sherretz, Kelly L.; Laux, Brendan; DeMaio, Jenna, 2022
Town of Wyoming 2022 Comprehensive Plan

William J. DeCoursey, 2022
Delaware’s Process for Projecting Demographic and Population Estimates

O'Hanlon, Julia; O'Neill, Sean; Prickett, Lindsay, 2022
Trends and Challenges Related to Food Insecurity Among Rural Households with School-aged Children–Before, During, and Beyond the Pandemic

O'Hanlon, Julia; Minni, Nicole M.; Crowell, Emma; Pragg, Sarah, 2022
Lewes Executive Committee on Resiliency: A Resilient Community Partnership

Barnes, Philip J.; Reitz, Jennifer, 2022
Delaware State Parks Youth Conservation Corps Impact Study

DeCoursey, William J.; Mix, Troy D.; Corrozi Narvaez, Martha, 2022
Recover Delaware Resilience Planning Guide

Cohen, Morgan, Willard, Collin, Mix, Troy D., 2021
Delaware Head Start Collaboration Office and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships Needs Assessment

Sherretz, Kelly L., Kelly, Christopher G., Qaissaunee, Haley, Beebe, Michael, 2021
Cost-Benefit Analysis for the Proposed Annexation and Development of Draper Farm

O'Neill, Sean T.; Morton, Mike, 2021
Recover Delaware: Focus on Funding

McGregor, Kirsten, Mix, Troy D., 2021
Recover Delaware Roundtable #4: Networks for Resilience and Recovery

Danielle Swallow, 2021
Recover Delaware Roundtable #3: Food Security

Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy, 2021
Recommendations for State of Delaware GIS Coordination and Governance

Mix, Troy D., Scott, Marcia S., Schenk, Ellen, Bruce, Sade, Wicks, Carolann, 2021
Work Cited for Electric Vehicle Policy Brief Series

Barnes, Philip J; Hernandez-Limon, Jorge; and Sikora, Vincent, 2021
Recover Delaware Roundtable #2: Digitization

Cohen, Morgan; Willard, Collin; Mix, Troy D., 2021
Local Policies for Electric Vehicle Readiness

Barnes, Philip J.; Sikora, Vincent, 2021
Green > Grey: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications for Delaware Green Infrastructure Landscape

Barnes, Philip J.; O'Hanlon, Julia; Matera, Madison , 2021
Resources to Support Electric Vehicles in Delaware

Barnes, Philip J., Hernandez-Limon, Jorge, 2021
Whiz, Not Bang: Electric Vehicle Technology

Barnes, Philip J.; Hernandez-Limon, Jorge, 2021
Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Barnes, Philip J.; Sikora, Vincent, 2021
Delaware’s Automotive Future is Electric

Barnes, Philip J.; Hernandez-Limon, Jorge, 2021
2021 Eastside Housing Study

O'Neill, Sean T.; Moore, A'lece, 2021
Use of Crowdsourcing Tools to Analyze First- and Last-Mile Bus Stop Accessibility in Delaware

Scott, Marcia S.; Michalowski, Allison, 2020
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Veterans

Timmreck, Alexa, 2020
Analysis of Best Practice Section 5310 Programs and Competitive Funding Selection Frameworks

Scott, Marcia S.; James, Kelly, 2020
Educational Opportunity Disparities in Delaware, 1992–2019

Bruch, Sarah; Qaissaunee, Haley; Wrease, Alexis, 2020
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and Delaware's Aging Population

Timmreck, Alexa; Noonan Davis, Sarah, 2020
Facilitation Techniques

Conflict Resolution Program
Effective Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution Program
Delaware's Climate Change Programming

Barnes, Philip J.; Akiba, Kohei; 2020
Conflict Management Styles

Conflict Resolution Program
The Collaborative Problem-Solving Process

Conflict Resolution Program
Report Appendices to Coordinated Public Transit–Human-Services Transportation Plan for Delaware

Scott, Marcia S.; O'Hanlon, Julia; Timmreck, Alexa; Littmann, Danielle; Matera, Madison, 2020
Transportation Network Companies, Transportation Brokerage Companies, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Timmreck, Alexa; Noonan Davis, Sarah, 2020
Tips for Leading a Productive Virtual Meeting

Conflict Resolution Program
How to Have Difficult Conversations

Conflict Resolution Program
Meeting Feedback Form

Conflict Resolution Program
Mapping Delawarean’s Basic Needs: Asset Mapping Shows Need and Opportunity for Streamlined Service Provision

Moore, Leann, Brice, Dabney, Sherretz, Kelly, 2020
How to Have Difficult Conversations

Conflict Resolution Program
Dealing with Difficult Dynamics

Conflict Resolution Program
Coordinated Public Transit–Human-Services Transportation Plan for Delaware

Scott, Marcia S.; O'Hanlon, Julia; Timmreck, Alexa; Littmann, Danielle; Matera, Madison, 2020
Assigning Roles for Effective Meetings

Conflict Resolution Program
Agenda Planning Worksheet

Conflict Resolution Program
Delaware Summit on Civics Education 2019 Summary Report

O'Malley, Francis J., 2019
A Landscape of School-Based Health Centers in Delaware

Culpepper Chesser, Margaret, 2019
Extended Learning Opportunities in Delaware

Christopher G. Kelly, Julia O’Hanlon, Kelly L. Sherretz, and Jessica L. Velez, 2019
Pedestrian Lighting, Acceptable Levels of Light: A Pilot Project

DeCoursey, William J.; Braun, Davis; Oza, Jeel, 2019
Assessment of State Land and Facility Inventory Practices

Kelly, Christopher G.; Culpepper Chesser, Margaret; Mix, Troy D., 2019
Comprehensive Impact Analysis of The Freeman Stage

Mix, Troy D.; Schenk, Ellen, 2019
Access to Healthy Food: A Guide for Delaware Local Governments

Michalowski, Allison; Scott, Marcia S., 2019
Town of Camden 2019 Comprehensive Plan

O'Neill, Sean T.; Raab, Linda P.; Minni, Nicole M.; Mix, Troy D.; Czepiel, Chris; Braun, Davis, 2019
Purchase of Care 101

Sherretz, Kelly L.; Moore, Leann; Qaissaunee, Haley, 2019
Delaware’s Early Childhood System & the Economy: Benefits & Barriers to High-Quality Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Sherretz, Kelly L.; Moore, Leann; Qaissaunee, Haley, 2019
Child Poverty Policy in Delaware: A Focus on Education

Rich, Daniel; Sherretz, Kelly L.; Qaissaunee, Haley; Missan, Marissa, 2019
The Role of Senior Centers in Mitigating Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementia

O'Hanlon, Julia; Jacobson, Eric D.; Perillo, Kelly, 2019
Outcomes Report: Delaware Transportation Needs Assessment Survey

Scott, Marcia S.; O'Hanlon, Julia; Metcalfe, Danielle; Timmreck, Alexa, 2019
High Definition Mapping and Data Needs for Connected and Automated Vehicles

Barnes, Philip J.; Swan, Brett, 2019
Delaware School Administrator Funding Analysis Brief

Kelly, Christopher G.; Culpepper Chesser, Margaret, 2019
Delaware School Administrator Funding Analysis

Kelly, Christopher G.; Culpepper Chesser, Margaret, 2019
Marginalization of Social Studies Infographic

Abbott, Scott; O'Malley, Francis, 2018
Library of Congress Teaching Civics with Primary Sources Lessons Plans

O'Malley, Francis J., 2015

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Research and Resources at IPA

providing quality research and resources for the Delaware region

SEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECTS

Filter by Category

All Results

Freight Futures: The Emerging Regulatory Landscape of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Examining Evacuation Planning of Vulnerable Residents in Coastal Sussex County

The Current Role and Future Opportunities for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Smoothing Senate Bill 237 Implementation: An Information Exchange Between Delaware’s Local and State-Level Planners

Teaching Controversial Issues Infographic

Grant Assistance Program Case Study: Milton Art Crosswalks

City of Wilmington Green Jobs Program Impact Study

Identifying Senate Bill 237 Implementation Challenges and Providing Program Options to Energize Delaware

The Financial and Policy Impact of Electric Vehicles and Improved Fuel Economy on Delaware’s Motor Fuel Tax Revenue

Delaware Workforce Development Board Policy Manual

Delaware Workforce Development Board Landscape Analysis

2024 Town of Fenwick Island Comprehensive Plan

Economic Value of New Jersey Tributaries to the Delaware River

Review of Education in Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families Residential Settings

Understanding Opioid Related Health Issues Among Older Adults

Analysis of Models for Workforce Housing Villages

2023 Strategic Plan for the City of Milford, Delaware

Effective Elementary Social Studies Integration Infographic

The Role of Congregate Meals at Senior Centers—History, Trends, and Future Considerations

Grant Assistance Program Case Study: From Route 9 Master Plan to RAISE Grant Success

Comprehensive Impact Analysis of the Freeman Arts Pavilion

Town of Middletown 2022 Comprehensive Plan

Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Program Review and Analysis

Town of Wyoming 2022 Comprehensive Plan

Delaware’s Process for Projecting Demographic and Population Estimates

Trends and Challenges Related to Food Insecurity Among Rural Households with School-aged Children–Before, During, and Beyond the Pandemic

Lewes Executive Committee on Resiliency: A Resilient Community Partnership

Delaware State Parks Youth Conservation Corps Impact Study

Recover Delaware Resilience Planning Guide

Delaware Head Start Collaboration Office and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships Needs Assessment

Cost-Benefit Analysis for the Proposed Annexation and Development of Draper Farm

Recover Delaware: Focus on Funding

Recover Delaware Roundtable #4: Networks for Resilience and Recovery

Recover Delaware Roundtable #3: Food Security

Recommendations for State of Delaware GIS Coordination and Governance

Work Cited for Electric Vehicle Policy Brief Series

Recover Delaware Roundtable #2: Digitization

Local Policies for Electric Vehicle Readiness

Green > Grey: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications for Delaware Green Infrastructure Landscape

Resources to Support Electric Vehicles in Delaware

Whiz, Not Bang: Electric Vehicle Technology

Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Delaware’s Automotive Future is Electric

2021 Eastside Housing Study

Use of Crowdsourcing Tools to Analyze First- and Last-Mile Bus Stop Accessibility in Delaware

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Veterans

Analysis of Best Practice Section 5310 Programs and Competitive Funding Selection Frameworks

Educational Opportunity Disparities in Delaware, 1992–2019

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and Delaware's Aging Population

Facilitation Techniques

Effective Communication Skills

Delaware's Climate Change Programming

Conflict Management Styles

The Collaborative Problem-Solving Process

Report Appendices to Coordinated Public Transit–Human-Services Transportation Plan for Delaware

Transportation Network Companies, Transportation Brokerage Companies, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Tips for Leading a Productive Virtual Meeting

How to Have Difficult Conversations

Meeting Feedback Form

Mapping Delawarean’s Basic Needs: Asset Mapping Shows Need and Opportunity for Streamlined Service Provision

How to Have Difficult Conversations

Dealing with Difficult Dynamics

Coordinated Public Transit–Human-Services Transportation Plan for Delaware

Assigning Roles for Effective Meetings

Agenda Planning Worksheet

Delaware Summit on Civics Education 2019 Summary Report

A Landscape of School-Based Health Centers in Delaware

Extended Learning Opportunities in Delaware

Pedestrian Lighting, Acceptable Levels of Light: A Pilot Project

Assessment of State Land and Facility Inventory Practices

Comprehensive Impact Analysis of The Freeman Stage

Access to Healthy Food: A Guide for Delaware Local Governments

Town of Camden 2019 Comprehensive Plan

Purchase of Care 101

Delaware’s Early Childhood System & the Economy: Benefits & Barriers to High-Quality Early Childhood Education and Childcare