Master Planning for Historic Eidem Farm and Homestead

Identify strategies for engaging the public in master planning for the farm, investigate opportunities for preserving the heritage and history of the farm, and compile an oral history of the farm. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Catherine Twohig Organizational Leadership, Policy, […]

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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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Master Planning for Historic Eidem Farm and Homestead

Identify strategies for engaging the public in master planning for the farm, investigate opportunities for preserving the heritage and history of the farm, and compile an oral history of the farm. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Kathy Quick Public Affairs Associate […]

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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 […]

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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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Density and Housing Options Study

Identify opportunities and strategies to encourage development of a more diverse range of housing options for residents, with housing of various types, sizes, price points, and densities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact David Hollister Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact […]

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Density and Housing Options Study

Identify opportunities and strategies to encourage development of a more diverse range of housing options for residents, with housing of various types, sizes, price points, and densities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Edward Goetz Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact […]

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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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