Browsing by Subject "property assessment"

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    Duluth Property Condition Scorecard and Resource Guide
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2024) Kohler, Elizabeth; Sindelar, Danielle Elizabeth Dorothy; Vanagas, Eve
    This project was completed through a partnership between the City of Duluth and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (https://rcp.umn.edu/). The goal of this project was to investigate the use of residential property condition scorecards in other communities, develop a standard metric to score residential properties in Duluth, and pilot the scorecard to begin identifying and mapping properties in poor condition that are at risk of deterioration and demolition, and that might benefit from City investments in infrastructure, housing assistance, and targeted services. City of Duluth project lead Jon Otis collaborated with a team of students in Dr. Nichola Lowe’s course PA 8081 to complete a literature review, conduct case study analyses, and develop and pilot a residential property scorecard. A final student report, presentation, and resource guide from the project are available.
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    Scott County Assessment Modernization Project
    (Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2019) Walter, Ashleigh; Sepulveda, Aaron; Garner, Drew; Hartnett, James
    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 use of in-person inspections for the assessment of property value, and determine whether there is potential for alternative methods within the existing state statute. Scott County project lead Michael Thompson collaborated with students in Dr. Greta Friedmann-Sanchez’ course, PA 5041, to conduct interviews with county assessors in Minnesota counties to understand the benefits and challenges of the in-person inspection requirement, and provide qualitative evidence supporting the use of alternative methods in property assessment. A final student report, project brief, and PowerPoint presentation slides from the project are available.