Protecting Our Investments (Asset Management Plan)

Inventory existing City assets such as streets and trails, storm water infrastructure, and boulevard trees; and develop a plan to manage these assets to ensure safety, maximum value, and return on investment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Fernando Burga Public Affairs […]

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Park & Ride Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

Inventory the current pedestrian and bicycle environment at SouthWest Transit park-and-ride facilities, identify options for improvements, and prioritize improvements for implementation. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Joe Favour Landscape Architecture Local Government / Community Contact Matt Fyten […]

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Historic Andrew Peterson Farmstead and the Urban/Rural Edge

Inform planning and historic preservation efforts related to the Andrew Peterson Farmstead to maximize the site’s potential as a public resource and an historic attraction. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Todd Grover Architecture Local Government / Community Contact Wendy Peterson-Biorn […]

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Historic Andrew Peterson Farmstead and the Urban/Rural Edge

Inform planning and historic preservation efforts related to the Andrew Peterson Farmstead to maximize the site’s potential as a public resource and an historic attraction. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact James Wheeler Architecture Local Government / Community Contact Wendy Peterson-Biorn […]

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Resident Preferences and Community Amenity Capital Planning

Identify strategies for publicizing existing community amenities and engaging residents in future capital improvement planning. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Kathy Quick Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Tom Schuster Parks Supervisor, City of Rosemount […]

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Turf Management and Athletic Stadium Turf Options

Identify strategies or opportunities to reduce long-term turf and landscaping maintenance costs; analyze the lifecycle costs of using synthetic turf versus natural turf grass on athletic fields. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Eric Watkins Horticulture Science Local Government / Community Contact […]

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Neighborhoods Cohesion

Identify strategies to support healthy neighborhood cohesion among residents, as well as integration of neighborhoods into the larger Rosemount community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Liz Lightfoot Social Work Local Government / Community Contact Alan Cox Communications Coordinator, City of Rosemount […]

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Creating an Edible Landscape

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 […]

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Climate Adaptation

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 / […]

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