Identifying and addressing implicit bias in the prosecution of misdemeanor cases by the City Attorney’s Office in the Tacoma Municipal court. Prosecutors are not immune from implicit bias. As gatekeepers of the criminal justice system, prosecutors can be part of the problem – as well as the solution. If prosecutors are not aware of their […]
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Improper disposable of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and “flushable” cleaning wipes can cause clogging issues, and improper disposable of pharmaceuticals can cause downstream environmental issues. Greater amounts of FOG and rags have been identified downstream of large areas of rental housing than of single family residences. The aim of this project will be to […]
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In 1988 the City of Bellevue launched the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP), an opportunity for residents to propose and vote for improvements they’d like to see in their neighborhood. Despite the long history of the program, the city has never done a formal assessment of one of the improvement projects to see what value it […]
In 2011, Dubuque Regional Smart Planning Consortium was formed and tasked with developing a regional sustainability plan. Building on the 2011-12’s Indicator and Indicator Measures for 11 Sustainability Principles for the City of Dubuque, students created measurements for the sustainability goals outlined in the Smart Plan on a regional scale. Read the final student report […]
Identify potential local impacts of climate change in Rosemount, as well as specific strategies to reduce the community’s vulnerability to these impacts, including an education and outreach campaign. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Carissa Schively Slotterback Public Affairs Local Government / […]
Identify strategies and best practices for reducing soil loss and erosion along the Mississippi River, including public or private partnerships and financial assistance available to help impacted shoreline owners. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Fernando Burga Public Affairs Assistant Professor hfburga@umn.edu […]
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Identify school-based mental health models and best practice to determine options, implementation strategies, and resource needs for developing such a program for the Central School District, located in Norwood Young America. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Donna McAlpine Public Health Local […]
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Identify strategies for dedicating revenue from the city’s munipal-owned electric utility to support green energy initiatives such as wind, solar, and geothermal. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jean Coleman Law Local Government / Community Contact Brian Frandle North St. Paul Electric […]
Identify opportunities for making the Village Creek neighborhood more walkable, increasing access to transit and other neighborhood amenities, and improving public spaces in the the area. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Carrie Christensen Design, Housing, and Apparel Adjunct Professor Local Government […]
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Identify opportunities for North St. Paul to leverage Southwood Park—a 29-acre nature reserve that features a large wetland, restored oak savannah, and trail system—to educate residents about the local ecosystem and how to be good stewards of the natural resources in the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient […]