Strengthen and integrate existing City stormwater management regulations to streamline the stormwater permitting process and reduce illicit discharges; recommend stormwater management strategies to reduce runoff and surface water pollution on the Ridgedale Mall redevelopment site. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Richard […]
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Research transit‐oriented zoning district models in comparable suburban contexts, and recommend guidelines for the city’s financial and policy role in future redevelopment projects at the major station areas in Minnetonka along the proposed Southwest Light-Rail Transit line. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty […]
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Identify opportunities and strategies to encourage development of a more diverse range of housing options for residents, with housing of various types, sizes, price points, and densities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact David Hollister Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact […]
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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 […]
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Develop education and outreach strategies that assist businesses in the community to address water and energy conservation, as well as surface water protection, through their operations and site management. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Mark Pedelty Communication Studies Local Government / […]
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Develop a prioritization plan to guide city investments in preservation and restoration projects in four priority watersheds; model the feasibility and cost of mitigation actions for reducing nutrient levels in key water bodies within these watersheds. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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Conduct an evaluation of the Minnetonka Home Enhancement Program, a housing rehabilitation program established in 2011 to assist low- to medium-income residents to make improvements to their homes, and recommend strategies to increase use of the program Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty […]
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Assess the feasibility of creating and supporting formal neighborhood associations in Minnetonka by surveying existing formal and informal neighborhood organizations in the community and researching local and national models for facilitating the creation of neighborhood associations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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