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 […]
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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 / […]
Pedestrian Safety in the Village Creek Neighborhood
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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Environmental Education Initiative
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 […]
Environmental Education Initiative
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 […]
Storm Water Management
Identify opportunities or design strategies for storm water infiltration that balance aesthetics and functionality, reduce long-term maintenance costs, manage winter snow melt, and provide opportunities for other passive uses. 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 […]
Clean Water, Clean Soil (Septic System Communications Plan)
Identify best practices for private well and septic system maintenance, and outline a strategy for communicating to homeowners and business owners the importance of proper septic system maintenance so they will adopt these practices. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Dan Milz […]
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Preventing Flood Damage and Disaster (Floodplain Communications Plan)
Identify communication strategies, as well as practical tools and resources, to encourage and assist business owners and homeowners to preserve natural floodplains and protect structures from flood damage. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ying Song Geography Assistant Professor yingsong@umn.edu 612-625-2057 Local […]
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Preventing Flood Damage and Disaster (Floodplain Communications Plan)
Identify communication strategies, as well as practical tools and resources, to encourage and assist business owners and homeowners to preserve natural floodplains and protect structures from flood damage. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Dan Milz Public Affairs Visiting Assistant Professor dmilz@umn.edu […]
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Asset-Based Community Development
Identify community assets that can be leveraged for community and economic development purposes. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Brent Hales Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Kim Lindquist Community Development Director, City of Rosemount […]