Diversifying the Brooklyn Park Police Department

Investigate current demographic trends in law enforcement candidate pools and develop strategies to attract more applicants of color in an effort to make the Brooklyn Park police force more representative of the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Greg Lindsey Public […]

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Understanding Homelessness

Individual students in this course each produced a capstone report for their master’s degrees focused on specific aspects of homelessness in Apache Junction and related topics, such as funding opportunities or health concerns. Each chose customized investigative approaches including surveying residents and analyzing data. Based on their research methods, the students generated their own findings […]

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Municipal Revenue Sources

Individual students in this course each produced a capstone report for their master’s degree that was focused on Apache Junction’s current solid waste management system. Each chose different investigative approaches, such as surveying residents or comparing practices of peer cities. Based on their research methods, the students generated their own findings and recommendations. Among these […]

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Resident Preferences and Community Amenity Capital Planning

Identify strategies for publicizing existing community amenities and engaging residents in future capital improvement planning. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Kathy Quick Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Tom Schuster Parks Supervisor, City of Rosemount […]

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Restoring Our Edge (Mississippi Shoreline Plan)

Identify strategies and best practices for reducing soil loss and erosion along the Mississippi River, including public or private partnerships and financial assistance available to help impacted shoreline owners. 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 […]

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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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Clean Water, Clean Soil (Septic System Communications Plan)

Identify best practices for private well and septic system maintenance, and outline a strategy for communicating to homeowners and business owners the importance of proper septic system maintenance so they will adopt these practices. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Dan Milz […]

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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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Asset-Based Community Development

Identify community assets that can be leveraged for community and economic development purposes. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Brent Hales Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Kim Lindquist Community Development Director, City of Rosemount […]

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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 […]

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