Investigate the feasibility of removing or restructuring the dam on the Crow River to enhance the fishery in the river and create a whitewater recreation attraction in the City of Watertown. 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 […]
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Housing and Aging in Place
Investigate opportunities and strategies for assisting residents to age in place in Minnetonka, either by remaining in their homes or relocating to more appropriate housing in the city. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jeff Crump Public Affairs Local Government / Community […]
Watertown Whitewater Park
Investigate the feasibility of removing or restructuring the dam on the Crow River to enhance the fishery in the river and create a whitewater recreation attraction in the City of Watertown. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Vaughn Voller Civil, Environmental, and […]
Watertown Whitewater Park
Investigate the feasibility of removing or restructuring the dam on the Crow River to enhance the fishery in the river and create a whitewater recreation attraction in the City of Watertown. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ingrid Schneider Forest Resources Local […]
Protecting Our Investments (Asset Management Plan)
Inventory existing City assets such as streets and trails, storm water infrastructure, and boulevard trees; and develop a plan to manage these assets to ensure safety, maximum value, and return on investment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Fernando Burga Public Affairs […]
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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 Deniz Ones Psychology […]
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Understanding Homelessness (2/2)
In recent years, there has been a perceived increase in homelessness in Apache Junction. The 2017 Point in Time (PIT) count tallied 43 sheltered or unsheltered homeless individuals in the city on a single night in January. Apache Junction’s services for such individuals are limited and divided by county lines that bisect the city. Further, […]
Municipal Revenue Sources
Around the nation, municipalities take different approaches to maintaining sufficient revenue levels to support their residents and improve their city’s quality of life. Today, however, many cities are facing a similar challenge of diminished sales tax revenues due to increased and untaxed online shopping, also known as the “Amazon effect.” In Arizona, municipalities are also […]
Master Planning for Historic Eidem Farm and Homestead
Identify strategies for engaging the public in master planning for the farm, investigate opportunities for preserving the heritage and history of the farm, and compile an oral history of the farm. 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 […]
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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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