In 2015, Mayor Backus formed the Blue Ribbon Committee with the goal of transforming Auburn into the healthiest city in Washington by 2020. This was in response to a King County assessment, conducted earlier that year, that revealed that Auburn had low rankings for many health determinants including obesity and diabetes. In alignment with the […]
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Creating an Edible Landscape
Identify the feasibility and begin planning for a Food Forest at a city or regional park or other publically-owned land that would contain low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food production. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Len Marquart Food Science and Nutrition Associate Professor […]
Addressing Implicit Bias in the Prosecution of Cases
Identifying and addressing implicit bias in the prosecution of misdemeanor cases by the City Attorney’s Office in the Tacoma Municipal court. Prosecutors are not immune from implicit bias. As gatekeepers of the criminal justice system, prosecutors can be part of the problem – as well as the solution. If prosecutors are not aware of their […]
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South Campus Neighborhood Project Complete Streets
Implement a roundabout and several new and improved light fixtures to improve safety and also aesthetics while keeping cost in mind. Problem Definition: Unsafe pedestrian and cycling conditions due to lack of luminance as well as lack of proper street infrastructure. Unsafe yield signs at intersections with blind spots, no reserved safe space for cyclists […]
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Complete Streets
Neighborhoods Cohesion
Identify strategies to support healthy neighborhood cohesion among residents, as well as integration of neighborhoods into the larger Rosemount community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Liz Lightfoot Social Work Local Government / Community Contact Alan Cox Communications Coordinator, City of Rosemount […]
School-Based Mental Health for Central School District
Identify school-based mental health models and best practice to determine options, implementation strategies, and resource needs for developing such a program for the Central School District, located in Norwood Young America. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Donna McAlpine Public Health Local […]
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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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Green Energy Initiative
Identify strategies for dedicating revenue from the city’s munipal-owned electric utility to support green energy initiatives such as wind, solar, and geothermal. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jean Coleman Law Local Government / Community Contact Brian Frandle North St. Paul Electric […]
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 Catherine Twohig Organizational Leadership, Policy, […]
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Storm Water Management
Identify opportunities or design strategies for storm water infiltration that balance aesthetics and functionality, reduce long-term maintenance costs, manage winter snow melt, and provide opportunities for other passive uses. 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 […]