Program goal: Provide psychosocial rehabilitation for adults or children with a mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis * For Medicaid eligible individuals * Began in Dane County in 2015. Now serving 600+ clients * Intake new clients ~40/month * Open provider networks, services provided by 75 agencies * Recovery-oriented – support clients in meeting recovery […]
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Identify the feasibility and begin planning for a Food Forest at a city or regional park or other publically-owned land that would contain low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food production. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Len Marquart Food Science and Nutrition Associate Professor […]
In 2015, Mayor Backus formed the Blue Ribbon Committee with the goal of transforming Auburn into the healthiest city in Washington by 2020. This was in response to a King County assessment, conducted earlier that year, that revealed that Auburn had low rankings for many health determinants including obesity and diabetes. In alignment with the […]
Identify the feasibility and begin planning for a Food Forest at a city or regional park or other publically-owned land that would contain low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food production. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jamie Stang Epidemiology & Community Health Associate Professor […]
Food and nutrition insecurity impact people across the world, including populations in both urban and rural areas of the United States. Food insecurity and its dimensions – access, availability, utilization and stability – often impact low-income, minority, or geographically isolated populations. Yet the issue remains invisible due to the distance many people have from this […]
Explore best models and approaches to creating a Community Land Trust (CLT) in Scott county; gauge demand, research best practices for affordability, assess benefits of CLT programs for families, research public-private models and potential funding sources, implementation, and marketing ideas. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact […]
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Explore best models and approaches to creating a Community Land Trust (CLT) in Scott county; gauge demand, research best practices for affordability, assess benefits of CLT programs for families, research public-private models and potential funding sources, implementation, and marketing ideas. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact […]
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Develop strategies to improve access to shared forms of transportation, such as bike- and car-sharing programs, among low-income residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Andrew Guthrie Public Affairs Research Fellow guth0064@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Emily Carr Development Project Coordinator, […]
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Develop strategies to improve access to shared forms of transportation, such as bike- and car-sharing programs, among low-income residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Andrew Guthrie Public Affairs Research Fellow guth0064@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Emily Carr Development Project Coordinator, […]
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Community Development has worked closely and successfully with MSU’s School of Architecture, pairing student time and energy with the knowledge of expert on-the-ground City staff. City of Bozeman Planning staff have been working with MSU School of Architecture students to design several ADUs for community use. Students have created 6 ADU design options and provide […]