Browsing by Subject "downtown revitalization"

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    Assessing the Viability of a Business Improvement District in North St Paul
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2014) Boulay, William; Clarksen, Robert; Darnell, Charles
    This project was completed as part of the 2013-2014 Resilient Communities Project (rcp.umn.edu) partnership with the City of North St. Paul. As part of a Redevelopment Master Plan for the City, North St. Paul identified strategies for revitalization of the downtown. Project lead Paul Ammerman collaborated with students in PA 8081: Economic Development Capstone Workshop, to investigate the potential for a downtown business improvement district for the city. The students concluded that a business improvement district would not be an appropriate measure for North St. Paul. Instead, they recommended building relationships with the business community, marketing the city, and investing in downtown infrastructure. The students' final report and presentation are available.
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    Downtown Redevelopment Plan: City of Sandstone, MN
    (2024-05-01) Hutchison, Macklyn; Micevych, John; Prangley , Mallory; Walz, Ryan
    The City of Sandstone hopes to position itself as an outdoor destination town. Owing to its close proximity to ice and rock climbing at Robinson Quarry Park, whitewater rafting on the Wild and Scenic Kettle River, bicycling on the Willard Munger State Trail, and a plethora of recreational opportunities at Banning State Park, Sandstone has numerous natural and cultural assets that can be leveraged to support its downtown economy. Through interviews with visitors at the 2024 Sandstone Ice Festival and local business owners, quantitative analysis of visitor data to nearby parks, and case study analysis of economic development strategies employed by similar communities, this report identifies strategies that the City of Sandstone might employ to develop its downtown economy and its status as a recreation destination. Recommendations include broad policies or programs that the City might enact as well as site-specific land use proposals, which fall into five themes: marketing, housing and lodging, supporting local business growth and development, enhancing the downtown experience, and increasing access to downtown. In addition to this report, a digital Downtown Redevelopment Plan was also developed on ArcGIS StoryMaps for easy accessibility to the public.
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    North Saint Paul Economic Restructuring: Downtown Niche Analysis
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2013) Chiumento, Alyssa; Clarksen, Robert; Damiano, Tony; Johnson, Wesley; Lau, Anthony; Silburn, Tashna
    This project was completed as part of the 2013-2014 Resilient Communities Project (rcp.umn.edu) partnership with the City of North St. Paul. The City of North St. Paul adopted a Redevelopment Master Plan to help guide development in the City, with a focus on downtown redevelopment. The City was interested in determining which businesses would thrive in the downtown. Project lead Paul Ammerman worked with students in PA 5511: Community Economic Development, to conduct a market analysis. The students made recommendations for several types of businesses and development niches that the City should seek in the downtown, including antiques, classic automobiles, museums and cultural resources, microbreweries, and woodworking. They also identified several additional strategies for downtown revitalization, including activating underutilized spaces, expanding wind and solar power, and investing in bicycle infrastructure. The students' final report and poster are available.
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    North Saint Paul Parking Analysis
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2013) Hayes, Kallen; Prahl, Lexi; Shoemake, Janelle; Thao, Pa
    This project was completed as part of the 2013-2014 Resilient Communities Project (rcp.umn.edu) partnership with the City of North St. Paul. As part of a Redevelopment Master Plan for the city, North St. Paul identified strategies for revitalization of the downtown, including creating a more pleasant pedestrian experience in the core business area. Project lead Paul Ammerman partnered with students in PA 5511: Community Economic Development, to assess downtown parking and opportunities to improve the pedestrian experience through modifications to parking. The students offered recommendations in six areas: developing multi-modal transit; improving 45-degree angle parking; increasing safety; creating wayfinding; maintaining enforcement; and preparing for expansion. The students' final report and poster are available.