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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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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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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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 […]
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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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Develop a proposal for a broadly inclusive public engagement process for Rosemount’s upcoming 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. 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, City of Rosemount […]
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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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Develop a marketing campaign that highlights the City of Watertown’s amenities and community characteristics—such as natural resources, schools, and a vibrant downtown—to attract home buyers and business development 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 […]
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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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Define and measure youth unemployment in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center to inform programs that will increase youth access to employment opportunities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact John Bryson Public Affairs Professor bryso001@umn.edu 612-625-5888 Local Government / Community Contact Ivan Lui […]
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