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Light Up Oxford!

Light Up Oxford!. A proposal to install more lighting around the City of Oxford. Nellie Dankmyer. A Walk in my shoes… . Example of a typical walk home for a student living off campus. What is the problem?. Not enough lighting on residential streets at night in Oxford, Ohio

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Light Up Oxford!

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  1. Light Up Oxford! A proposal to install more lighting around the City of Oxford. Nellie Dankmyer

  2. A Walk in my shoes… Example of a typical walk home for a student living off campus

  3. What is the problem? • Not enough lighting on residential streets at night in Oxford, Ohio - Students feel unsafe walking home at late hours • Crime Rate

  4. Whyis this important? • “Miami University students make up nearly half of the population of the 6-square mile town of Oxford, Ohio.” • 52% of Miami students live off campus • Safety of students • Reduce crime • Cut energy usage

  5. What do Miami students think?

  6. Do you live on or off campus?

  7. Have you ever felt unsafe when walking alone at night?

  8. Do you think Oxford should install more street lights?

  9. Solution • Install solar powered street lights • Economically friendly • Lower costs

  10. Why go solar?

  11. References • http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/miami-university-oxford-7104 • http://www.gg-energy.com/Solar_Street_Light.cfm • http://www.cityofoxford.org/ • http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/improved_street_lighting_reduce_crime.php

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