Evaluation of a Potential Community Kitchen Project

Determine community goals for a shared commercial kitchen space, assess obstacles to new community kitchens, and evaluate the economic viability of a stand-alone community kitchen space. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Julie Grossman Food Systems Associate Professor jgross@umn.edu 612 625 8597 […]

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Measuring Youth Employment in the Brooklyns

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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North Hennepin Community College Performing Arts Center

Create design and programming options for a proposed Performing Fine Arts and Education Center and develop strategies for joint financing of the center. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jennifer Blevins Social Work blevi013@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Kim Berggren Director […]

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Nature-Based Recreation: A Recipe for Community Health

Create a design and site recommendation for a new nature play area at Eidem Farm, analyze risks associated with nature play areas, and develop strategies for integrating nature play into existing parks programming Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ken Gilbertson Environmental […]

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Challenging Conceptions of Brooklyn Park: Branding & Public Art

Create a branding strategy and public art policy to promote and foster a positive community image. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Abi Asojo Interior Design Professor aasojo@umn.edu (612)624-3271 Local Government / Community Contact Angelica Klebsch Project Facilitator, City of Brooklyn Park […]

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Community Change & Sustainability of Athletic Fields

Conduct a needs assessment for athletic field use and develop recommendations for athletic field surface materials and scheduling. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Eric Watkins Horticulture Science Professor ewatkins@umn.edu 612 624 7496 Local Government / Community Contact Brad Tullberg Parks & […]

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Evaluation of the City’s Community Engagement Initiative

Assess the impact of Brooklyn Park’s 2010 Community Engagement Initiative. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Keith Horvath Public Health Local Government / Community Contact Josie Shardlow Community Engagement Coordinator, City of Brooklyn Park […]

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Workforce Development Strategies

Identify gaps in current workforce delivery models, create targeted workforce development strategies in areas with high unemployment, and identify suburban transit-oriented workforce development strategies. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Rosemarie Park Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Associate Professor parkx002@umn.edu 612-625-6267 Local […]

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