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 […]
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study
Develop a climate action plan that identifies specific strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Julia Nerbonne Sustainability Studies Local Government / Community Contact Jason Lindahl Planner, City of Rosemount […]
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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Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Needs Assessment
Determine the need for HIAs within Carver County, and research and evaluate approaches being used nationally to administer HIAs Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ed Goetz Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Brenda Lano Carver County CDA brendal@carverda.org (952) 556-2782 […]
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Live/Work Housing
Determine the potential for live/work housing as a means of enhancing livability, creating jobs, promoting equitable economic development, and increasing housing density, and identify implementation steps for making it happen. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Becky Yust Housing Studies Local Government […]
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study
Develop a climate action plan that identifies specific strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the community. 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, and Development Local Government / Community Contact Jason Lindahl Planner, City of Rosemount […]
Live/Work Housing
Determine the potential for live/work housing as a means of enhancing livability, creating jobs, promoting equitable economic development, and increasing housing density, and identify implementation steps for making it happen. 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 […]
Assessing Access to Healthful Food
Determine barriers to accessing fresh foods and identify ways to increase consumption of healthy foods. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Fernando Burga Public Affairs Assistant Professor hfburga@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact John Nerge GIS Coordinator, City of Brooklyn Park […]
Evaluation of a Potential Community Kitchen Project
Determine community goals for a shared commercial kitchen space, assess obstacles to new community kitchens, and evaluate the economic viability of a stand-alone community kitchen space. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Fernando Burga Public Affairs Assistant Professor hfburga@umn.edu Local Government / […]
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Assessing Access to Healthful Food
Determine barriers to accessing fresh foods and identify ways to increase consumption of healthy foods. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Julie Grossman Food Systems Associate Professor jgross@umn.edu 612 625 8597 Local Government / Community Contact John Nerge GIS Coordinator, City of […]