Conduct a travel shed analysis of where Rosemount residents and employees work and live that can inform future transit and transportation planning, and provide recommendations for increasing transit use. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jeff Matson Geography Local Government / Community […]
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Barriers to the Development of Affordable Rental Housing and Single Family Owner Occupied Homes
Build on the results of the recently completed Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment by Maxfield Research by analyzing how existing County and City policies, codes, and practices impact market supply for senior housing, workforce housing, and housing for homeless populations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info […]
Mobile Home Parks: Demographics, Needs, Amenities
Assess the public-health needs of mobile-home community residents in Carver County, and identify interventions and communication strategies that are culturally appropriate for residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Beth Vlrnig Public Health Local Government / Community Contact Tami LaGow […]
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Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens
Assess the perceptions and attitudes among Minnetonka residents, developers, and community leaders toward green roof and rooftop garden projects; identify best practices for implementing green roofs in the context of a suburban community located in a northern climate. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University […]
Reduce Waste, Reuse Resources (Organics Recycling Plan)
Assess the feasibility of creating an organic waste recycling program by investigating local examples of successful organic waste diversion programs, identifying barriers to successful implementation, and documenting strategies to build local capacity for and public participation in such a program. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact […]
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Neighborhood Identities and Resident Engagement
Assess the feasibility of creating and supporting formal neighborhood associations in Minnetonka by surveying existing formal and informal neighborhood organizations in the community and researching local and national models for facilitating the creation of neighborhood associations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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Community Gardens
Assess Rosemount’s existing community gardening program and recommend programmatic changes to improve gardeners’ success, reduce the administrative burden on staff, and balance the use of public spaces for gardening against other recreational uses and needs. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Hanife […]
Alternative Sources of Energy
Assess and make recommendations for the use of solar, wind, and other alternative energy sources to power municipal facilities. 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 Christine Watson Public Works Coordinator, City of […]
Potable Water: Supply, Use, and Conservation
Assess current water usage patterns, identify best practices for education around water conservation, and develop recommendations for development practices that support water conservation. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Stephen Rose Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Jon Watson Public Utilities […]
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Investigating Alternative Methods for Property Assessment
Assess effectiveness of current property assessment methods, research areas that have implemented alternative property assessment methods to compare and contrast, research savings associated with alternative assessment methods, and propose policy changes to ensure, if new standards are adopted, they are able to be utilized in the future. Read the final student report delivered to the […]
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