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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Design an education and outreach approach for Rosemount residents to inform them about invasive species and how to manage them on private property Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ken Gilbertson Environmental Education and Communication Local Government / Community Contact Tom Schuster […]
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Design a prototype public participation process for the city to engage residents prior to and during reconstruction projects that implement North St. Paul’s new living streets policy, which includes design recommendations for pavement street width, storm water treatment, underground utilities, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and street plantings. Read the final student report delivered to the […]
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 […]
Design a community engagement process the City can use to develop a community gardening policy, and identify best practices and key garden site opportunities in the community. 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 […]
Create a survey for business owners in Ramsey to assess satisfaction with Ramsey Police and Fire services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Peter Bernardy Public Affairs Adjunct Faculty Member bern0201@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Brad Bluml Police Captain […]
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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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Create a marketing plan that encompasses the unique natural amenities located in Victoria and Eastern Carver County, including parks, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, lakes and water bodies, outdoor recreation activities, wineries and orchards, breweries, and other businesses that are accessible via bike and pedestrian trails and that appeal to visitors seeking to revel in the […]
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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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 […]