Browsing by Subject "Resilient Communities Project, 2019-2020"

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    Active Living in Scott County, MN: A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to and Facilitators of Physical Activity for Somali and Latinx Women
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2019) Brown, Calla; Boesch, Tyler; Yun, Heejung; Lawler, Katie; Acikgo, Meral
    This project was completed as part of a year-long partnership between Scott County and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to investigate the facilitators and barriers of exercise for self-identified Somali and Latinx young adult women in Scott County. Scott County project lead Lindsay Nelson collaborated with students in Dr. Greta Friedmann-Sanchez’ course, PA 5041, to conduct interviews with Somali and Latinx women. A final student report is available.
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    Creating Mobility Hubs to Connect Transportation Modes
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2020) Eliot, Raymond; Hong, Christina; Hughey, Mathias
    This project was completed as part of a year-long partnership between SmartLink, Scott County and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to envision the design of Mobility Hubs and how they can function in a suburban setting and specifically how the Marschall Road Transit Station in Shakopee can transform into a hub. SmartLink project lead Alan Herrmann collaborated with students in Dr. Fernando Burga’s courses, PA 5211 and PA 8991, to create a series of research posters that provide an overview of shared mobility hubs, best practices and recommendations, redesign concepts, and land use, network, and site analysis. Research posters are available. A videorecording of the students’ final presentation is available at https://vimeo.com/418123810
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    Driving Toward an Electric Future: Policy and Research for Electric Vehicles
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2019) Napoline, Kimberly
    This project was completed as part of a partnership between City of St. Anthony Village and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to provide information and recommendations to the city in planning for electric vehicles. City of St. Anthony Village project lead Jay Hartman collaborated with student, Kimberly Napoline, and faculty adviser, Frank Douma, as part of an independent study in in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. A final student report from the project is available.
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    Responding to the Opioid Epidemic in Minnesota
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2020) Heimisdottir, Dagny; Paulus, Sarah; Rose, Tim; Wu, Emma; Yawakie, Benjamin
    This project was completed as part of a partnership between the League of Minnesota Cities and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to develop a deeper understanding of the role “at-home” drug disposal products may play in combating the opioid crisis, and that cities may play in administering and promoting drug disposal methods. League of Minnesota Cities project lead Rachel Walker collaborated with graduate and postdoctoral students in the RCP Fellows Program to conduct a literature review, develop a logic model, design and administer a follow-up online survey to city officials who received drug disposal bags, create interview guides for city officials and the drug disposal bag company, and interview a legislative representative with experience leading efforts to address the opioid crisis. A final student report and presentation are available. A videorecording of the students' final presentation is also available at https://vimeo.com/418526530.
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    Responding to the Opioid Epidemic: Identifying Actionable Approaches for Cities in Minnesota
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2020) Daly, Mara; Schmaltz, Kaitlyn; Walter, Ashleigh
    This project was completed as part of a partnership between the League of Minnesota Cities and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to identify the role cities should play in addressing the opioid epidemic. League of Minnesota Cities project lead Luke Fischer collaborated with students in Dr. Greg Lindsay’s course, PA 8081: Planning and Public Affairs Capstone, to identify cities both nationally and in Minnesota that are coordinating effective opioid response programs, and to determine themes across different programs that practitioners may consider in crafting similar response measures. A final student report, a visual report, and a presentation is available. A videorecording of the students' final presentation is also available at https://vimeo.com/418512328.
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    Road Funding Mechanisms for Small Suburban Cities in the Twin Cities Metro Area
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2020) Ambuel, David; Crawford, Sean; Kutz, Steven; Sir, Molly
    This project was completed as part of a partnership between the City of Ramsey and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to investigate ways for Ramsey to sustainably fund road reconstruction and maintenance projects. City of Ramsey project lead Kurt Ulrich collaborated with students in Dr. Greta Friedmann-Sánchez’ course, PA 5041: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysis, to conduct interviews with city staff throughout Minnesota and make recommendations on possible funding models. A final student report and presentation are available. A videorecording of the students' final presentation is also available at https://vimeo.com/418063866.
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    Strengthening Community Engagement to Move Public Health Equity Data to Action
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2020) Grimes, Alexandria; Hobart, Sydney; Mahamud, Faiza; Xiong, LaLinda
    This project was completed as part of a year-long partnership between Scott County and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to identify community-driven solutions to increase physical activity among Somali residents in the City of Savage, located in Scott County. Scott County project lead Lindsay Nelson collaborated with students in LisaBeth Barajas’ course, PA 8081: Public Engagement Capstone, to administer and analyze the results of a resident survey, develop community mapping resources, create a focus group guide, and build relationships with property managers to facilitate future engagement. A final student report and presentation are available. A videorecording of the students’ final presentation is available at https://vimeo.com/418499076.