In 1988 the City of Bellevue launched the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP), an opportunity for residents to propose and vote for improvements they’d like to see in their neighborhood. Despite the long history of the program, the city has never done a formal assessment of one of the improvement projects to see what value it […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 16 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
Homeowner Association Collaboration
Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership with homeowners associations to provide public benefit and improved services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jim Westcott Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Christine Watson Public Works Coordinator, City of Rosemount […]
The Eastside Blue Line Manifesto
How can TriMet better communicate with the people of Gresham and the Eastside with the goal of creating a better user experience? With this question as our starting point, our team agreed on two things to move forward. First, this project would be about the people of Gresham and making life better through connections. Second, […]
Civiv Engagement and Communication
Evaluate North St. Paul’s existing internal and external communications efforts and future needs, and provided recommendations for how to better engage residents in their local government and community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jean King Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local […]
Civiv Engagement and Communication
Evaluate North St. Paul’s existing internal and external communications efforts and future needs, and provided recommendations for how to better engage residents in their local government and community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Randi Nelson Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local […]
Public Opinion Survey
Dr. Grace Wang worked with an intern to execute a public opinion survey designed to understand the true degree of support for various land use policy issues in the County. (intern, 2017-2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Local Government / Community […]
Crime Watch and Neighborhood Identities
Develop a strategy to increase involvement of underrepresented and disenfranchised populations in the city in neighborhood and community issues. 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 / Community Contact Paul Ammerman Community Development Director, City of […]
Creation of a Community-Oriented PAFR
Develop a popular annual finance report (PAFR), with community input, to improve transparency within city government and broaden understanding of government finances. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Greg Lindsey Public Affairs Professor linds301@umn.edu 612-625-3375 Local Government / Community Contact Korrie Johnson […]
Community Engagement Plan for Comprehensive Plan Update
Develop a community engagement plan to broaden community outreach and improve the engagement process around Brooklyn Park’s 2018 comprehensive plan update. 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 Professor ksquick@umn.edu 612-625-2025 Local Government / Community Contact Cindy Sherman […]
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Protecting the Public (Police and Fire Services Evaluation)
Create a survey for business owners in Ramsey to assess satisfaction with Ramsey Police and Fire services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Peter Bernardy Public Affairs Adjunct Faculty Member bern0201@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Brad Bluml Police Captain […]
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