Explore opportunities for attracting green businesses and encouraging adoption of green building/manufacturing standards for a future green business park in Rosemount. 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 Kim Lindquist Community Development Director, […]
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Urban Agriculture
Explore opportunities to capitalize on the existing local agricultural economy in Rosemount by supporting locally grown food and value-added agribusinesses. 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 Eric Zweber Senior Planner, City of […]
Transportation Demand Management Policy
Evaluate the city’s existing transportation demand management ordinance and review TDM ordinances and best practices in comparable suburban communities nationwide to inform an update and expansion of TDM requirements in the city. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Mike Greco Public Affairs […]
Restaurants & Food Waste: Reuse & Disposal
Evaluate the financial impacts of creating a city-wide food waste recycling program and identify best practices for food waste recycling and reduction. 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 Don Opsahl […]
Non-Motorized Transportation Assessment
Evaluate the impact of non-motorized transportation plans and investments in Rosemount and recommend strategies to increase biking and walking. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Hanife Cakici Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Jason Lindahl Planner, City of Rosemount […]
Conservation and Economic Development Initiative
Evaluate existing conservation improvement and energy efficiency programs offered through the city’s munipal-owned electric utility, and identify opportunities to to promote new energy efficiency/conservation rebate programs and conservation improvement projects to business owners and residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Elizabeth […]
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Safe Routes to School: Chaska Community Center and School Complex
Evaluate the Chaska Community Center and School District 112 middle and elementary school complex located at Highway 41 and Engler Boulevard to recommend improvements that would enhance bike and pedestrian access to the area and circulation within the complex. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info […]
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Creating Thriving Neighborhoods Through Greater Renter Engagement
Develop strategies to improve outreach to renters and create more equitable access to community information and resources. 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 Lidiya Girma Neighborhood Relations Specialist, City […]
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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 […]