This is a proposed multifamily apartment building targeted towards young professionals, low-income families and students attending DCTC who are looking to live and work in Rosemount, MN. The city of Rosemount encourages the development of lifecycle housing within its city limits and according to the Rosemount comprehensive plan, multifamily housing is one approach to providing […]
University: University of Minnesota
Stormwater Management and Illicit Discharge Regulation
Strengthen and integrate existing City stormwater management regulations to streamline the stormwater permitting process and reduce illicit discharges; recommend stormwater management strategies to reduce runoff and surface water pollution on the Ridgedale Mall redevelopment site. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jean […]
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Parking and Land Use
Review Minnetonka’s existing minimum parking regulations, and explore innovative parking management strategies and best practices to inform an update to the city’s parking ordinance. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jason Cao Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Susan Thomas Principal […]
Victoria Firefighter Recruitment/Retention and Staffing Model Study
Review the City of Victoria’s firefighter staffing model and identify options for meeting increased service needs that will result from anticipated future population growth. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Cambell Psychology Local Government / Community Contact Laurie Hokkanen […]
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Post-Development Critique
Revisit three previous developments—the Glen Lake Redevelopment Project, the Crest Ridge Corporate Center, and the Goodwill Industries Development—that were contentious at the time the projects were under review by the city to determine if community goals were met and neighborhood concerns were addressed; recommend improvements to the review process to ensure that all parties’ concerns […]
Transit-Oriented Zoning
Research transit‐oriented zoning district models in comparable suburban contexts, and recommend guidelines for the city’s financial and policy role in future redevelopment projects at the major station areas in Minnetonka along the proposed Southwest Light-Rail Transit line. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty […]
Planning for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Research how connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) will reshape urban design, land use, and transportation in rural and suburban communities; how are plans being made to anticipate these changes, how should large entertainment destinations/venues and freight land use clusters plan and design? Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities […]
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Evaluating Eminent Domain Settlements for Highway Projects
Research local eminent domain processes that improve infrastructure projects and yet protects land owners and tax payer interests; conduct a policy analysis on how Eminent Domain Statutory changes have impacted local highway projects focusing on cost increases and settlement rates resulting from the 2008 statutory changes. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]
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Community Gathering Spaces
Research the characteristics of place-making in a suburban setting and identify opportunities for place-making through redesign or redevelopment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paula Pentel Local Government / Community Contact Dan Schultz Parks and Recreation Director, City of Rosemount […]
Building Community Resilience to Emergencies among Vulnerable Populations
Ramsey County Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (RCEMHS) has a knowledge gap in vital information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters in vulnerable communities. This study focused on three key vulnerable communities within Ramsey County: older adults (60 years or older), children under five, and the Karen population. Qualitative analysis […]
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