Measuring Costs of Services for Rural Land Uses

Conduct a Cost of Community Services Study for the County’s three broad land use categories guided in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Agricultural Preservation (1/40 density), Rural Residential (1/2.5 density), and Rural Commercial/Industrial. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jerry Zhao Leadership & […]

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Community Change & Sustainability of Athletic Fields

Conduct a needs assessment for athletic field use and develop recommendations for athletic field surface materials and scheduling. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Eric Watkins Horticulture Science Professor ewatkins@umn.edu 612 624 7496 Local Government / Community Contact Brad Tullberg Parks & […]

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Healthy and Safe Youth Behavior

Conduct a program inventory, evaluation, and gap analysis of mental health services and substance education and prevention programs that serve youth. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ross VeLure-Roholt Youth Developement Local Government / Community Contact Chad Rosa Police Officer, City of […]

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Barriers to the Development of Affordable Rental Housing and Single Family Owner Occupied Homes

Build on the results of the recently completed Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment by Maxfield Research by analyzing how existing County and City policies, codes, and practices impact market supply for senior housing, workforce housing, and housing for homeless populations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info […]

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Barriers to the Development of Affordable Rental Housing and Single Family Owner Occupied Homes

Build on the results of the recently completed Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment by Maxfield Research by analyzing how existing County and City policies, codes, and practices impact market supply for senior housing, workforce housing, and housing for homeless populations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info […]

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Downtown Waconia Water Quality Education Campaign

Based on results from a recent resident “knowledge, attitudes, and practices” survey, develop education and marketing tools that the Carver County Water Management Organization (WMO) can use to encourage and assist residents to implement best-management practices that treat storm water runoff and improve surface water quality. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]

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Sustaining Our Team (Employee Development Plan)

Assist with the creation of an employee development plan that includes training, professional development, career advancement, and volunteer opportunities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Stacy Doepner-Hove Human Resources and Industrial Relations doepn002@umn.edu 612-625-8732 Local Government / Community Contact Colleen Lasher Human […]

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Sustaining Our Team (Employee Development Plan)

Assist with the creation of an employee development plan that includes training, professional development, career advancement, and volunteer opportunities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Stacy Doepner-Hove Human Resources and Industrial Relations doepn002@umn.edu 612-625-8732 Local Government / Community Contact Colleen Lasher Human […]

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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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Mobile Home Parks: Demographics, Needs, Amenities

Assess the public-health needs of mobile-home community residents in Carver County, and identify interventions and communication strategies that are culturally appropriate for residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Beth Vlrnig Public Health Local Government / Community Contact Tami LaGow […]

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