Abstract: A system and method is described for conducting research and development on an urban scale for the benefit of the urban community and communities at large. The system and method includes using financial and information technology (IT) models to construct a facility, attract participants to such a facility, and enabling these participants to engage in natural real world behaviors that has not been currently addressed in the art due to the complexity of creating such a facility. The urban community as well as communities at large benefit from information gathered and evaluated from fact9rs that affect an urban community such as, but not limited to, building construction, environment and bioremediation, energy systems, transportation systems, consumer behavior, complex environments, integrated security systems, and other systems that are vital to an urban community.

Abstract: Methods and systems for modeling, designing, controlling and optimizing fish niche habitats to encourage the grouping of fish species within particular locations or habitats in a body of water. The niche habitats are optimized for the comfort and health of the fish. Niche habitation improves fishing and other recreational experiences involving fish.

Abstract: Methods and systems for simulating fishing, bringing together the ability of experts under relevant experiential conditions in a realistic virtual setting to provide an all inclusive, non-threatening learning experience. The invention enables cost effective testing of fishing equipment for efficacy under a wide variety of varying conditions. The invention further enables the instantaneous and continuous compilation, storage, display and analysis of data from this testing for a wide variety of uses.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating real-time feedback on the use of fishing equipment. Data collection including user input enable the present invention to monitor and receive information relating to fishing equipment use and success rates under differing environmental conditions and with specific fish species, while providing users access to a broad range of desired fishing experiences.

Abstract: Methods and systems for designing and implementing water treatment facilities that are compatible with and complimentary to human environments such as residential environments and recreational environments. Esthetically pleasing, human-friendly features and facilities provide water treatment, enabling water treatment processes and facilities to exist in human-friendly environments such as residential neighborhoods and recreational facilities.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optimizing the characteristics of a body of water to support the health of one or more selected species of fish. One or more intervention techniques are identified and implemented to adjust the characteristics of the body of water to support the optimum health of the selected species of fish, thereby facilitating recreational activities and food development and harvesting.