Water and Energy Conservation and Surface Water Education

Develop education and outreach strategies that assist businesses in the community to address water and energy conservation, as well as surface water protection, through their operations and site management. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Mark Pedelty Communication Studies Local Government / […]

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Water and Energy Conservation and Surface Water Education

Develop education and outreach strategies that assist businesses in the community to address water and energy conservation, as well as surface water protection, through their operations and site management. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Cindy McComas Environmental Science, Policy, and Management […]

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Water Resources Prioritization Plan

Develop a prioritization plan to guide city investments in preservation and restoration projects in four priority watersheds; model the feasibility and cost of mitigation actions for reducing nutrient levels in key water bodies within these watersheds. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]

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Housing Program Evaluation

Conduct an evaluation of the Minnetonka Home Enhancement Program, a housing rehabilitation program established in 2011 to assist low- to medium-income residents to make improvements to their homes, and recommend strategies to increase use of the program Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty […]

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Mid-Priced Housing

Assess the market for mid-priced housing in Minnetonka and neighboring communities to inform future efforts to increase the amount of mid-priced housing in the city. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jessica Deegan Housing Studies Local Government / Community Contact Elise Durbin […]

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Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens

Assess the perceptions and attitudes among Minnetonka residents, developers, and community leaders toward green roof and rooftop garden projects; identify best practices for implementing green roofs in the context of a suburban community located in a northern climate. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University […]

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Neighborhood Identities and Resident Engagement

Assess the feasibility of creating and supporting formal neighborhood associations in Minnetonka by surveying existing formal and informal neighborhood organizations in the community and researching local and national models for facilitating the creation of neighborhood associations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]

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Neighborhood Identities and Resident Engagement

Assess the feasibility of creating and supporting formal neighborhood associations in Minnetonka by surveying existing formal and informal neighborhood organizations in the community and researching local and national models for facilitating the creation of neighborhood associations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]

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