Planning: Professional and Plan A Papers
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Item 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Baytown Township, Minnesota(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-05-20) Torres, AngelaItem The 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Small Area/Corridor Framework Plan(Minneapolis City Council, 2007-11-09) Rosell, AntonioThe purpose of this Small Area / Corridor Framework Plan is to support the ongoing improvement and revitalization of the area of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue by proposing specific policies and strategies to guide its evolution. This work was initiated by area residents, business owners, and other community leaders in early 2004. It has since advanced through several phases of refinement under the direct guidance of residents and neighborhood organizations. This work has been supported, financed and adopted by the four neighborhood organizations around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, and by other business and civic organizations in the area.Item Advanced Acquisition of Right-of-Way: Best Practices and Corridor Case Studies(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-01-28) Aultman, SaraThere is mounting pressure on state transportation agencies to expand road capacity to keep up with demand. The most expensive part of many transportation projects, especially roadway expansions, can be acquiring the rights-of-way (Williams and Frey, 2004). From 1988 to 2008, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) spent nearly $800 million acquiring rights-of-way (ROW). When and how Mn/DOT acquires ROWs to expand roadways is an issue with important financial and non-financial ramifications. One approach for acquiring ROW is a process called advanced acquisition. Advanced acquisition is acquiring land prior to project design approval, which is the traditional trigger for ROW acquisition (Mn/DOT, 2008). Recently, Barnes and Watters (2005) conducted a study that questioned the wisdom of advanced acquisition. The study examined the primary financial benefits of advanced acquisition, specifically lower ROW costs. They concluded that the growth rate of property values is not high enough to support advanced acquisition as a general strategy. They placed this in context by showing that the interest rate on a medium-term bond is greater than the average appreciation rate of real estate. The significance of this is that state transportation agencies would receive a better return on their money by investing in bonds than buying property early (Barnes and Watters, 2005). Barnes and Watters highlighted the need for a more detailed analysis that would go beyond evaluating county-wide appreciation rates. They suggested examining property adjacent to transportation corridors since these properties are more likely to be intensely developed. The goal of this report is to evaluate Mn/DOT’s current advanced acquisition practices and investigate the appreciation rate of parcels adjacent to transportation corridors. This report will address three major issues related to advanced acquisition. First, we assessed current advanced acquisition practices at Mn/DOT by surveying Mn/DOT district offices. Second, we conducted a survey of cities state-wide about the use of preservation tools to acquire ROW and strategies to improve the ROW process. Third, we investigated the claim that parcels adjacent to transportation corridors appreciate at a significantly different rate than the average parcel. We accomplished this by collecting property assessment data and calculating the appreciation rate for parcels adjacent to three corridors and comparing this to the appreciation rate of randomly selected parcels in the same county. We then used statistical analysis to evaluate which property characteristics are helpful in predicting properties that appreciate over 25% per year. Lastly, the findings from the two surveys and three corridors case studies were integrated into two recommendations.Item American Indian Cultural Corrider: Vision, Strategies, and Action(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-05-20) Anderson, Tia; Christ, Brad; Cleaveland, FayItem Audit Tool for the Central Corridor Pedestrian Environment (2008)(2008-05-13) Tolkan, JoshThis report surveys research into characteristics of good pedestrian environments. Much has been written bemoaning that streets are designed for cars and not for pedestrians. However, the goal of the research discussed here is to understand what makes a good pedestrian environment.Item Beyond Brewing: An Economic Development Report for Milwaukee(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-04-30) Arbit, DavidThis undertaking seeks to better understand both the quantitative and qualitative (socio)-economic dynamics and underpinnings of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It begins with a brief economic and demographic profile of the city and region, then transitions into more specific analyses of the social, political, and economic trends taking place in the region. Despite the fact that Milwaukee has historically been known as a manufacturing and brewing powerhouse, it has since taken steps to diversify its economic functions. With a variety of regional specializations—including electrical equipment, internet service providers, printing, and couriers—Milwaukee has been performing secondary and tertiary economic functions as well as diversifying into the service sector. Several important industries have experienced substantial growth in recent years (health care, private sector, services), while other sectors have witnessed a severe decline (logging, mining, textiles, manufacturing). The Milwaukee MSA is also heavily gender-stratified. Sectors experiencing the highest growth rates are private services, wholesale trade, and construction; while declining industries include but are not limited to military functions, state government, farming, and markedly manufacturing.Item Blake Road Station: A Global Village in a Midwestern Town(Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2011-05-11) Costain, Brett; Halcrow, Jennifer; Long, Andrea; Williams, CedricItem Bottineau Corridor Housing Needs & Affordability Assessment(Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2014-05-19) Porter, Dean; Davies-Deis, David; Damiano, Anthony; Johnson, WesleyItem Bridging the Gap: The Future of the North Loop's "Other" Side(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-05-20) Hall, Adele; Phenow, Patrick; Roth, KatieItem A Brief Economic Survey of the USDA Conservation Reserve Program(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-04-20) Kale, NathanielThe Conservation Reserve Program, which maintains farmland out of production (including 34.6 million acres in 2007) by paying rent on land that farmers agreed to keep idle, is a net benefit to the United States economy. It provides (very approximately) $8.4 billion in net present value to the country, mostly through conserving natural resources such as topsoil and water quality. The rental payments and many of the indirect benefits accrue to rural communities, especially farmers, but there are significant ecological benefits for the country as a whole. There is little evidence that benefits measurably accrue at the county level. In the future CRP should focus on reducing transaction costs (which are higher than those for most USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service programs) and on expanding programs that permit farmers to enroll while continuing to farm their land.Item The Brooklyn Park Neighborhood Formation Toolkit(2012-05-15) Anderson, Mei-Ling; Holzapfel, Sally; McGuire, Chad; Warnke, JaniceItem Business Improvement District (BID) Feasibility Analysis: Saint Paul's West Midway Industrial Area(Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2014-05-08) Christopherson, Kate; Holey, Laura; Huonder, Mark; Nicholas, MikeItem City of Minneapolis - Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies(Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2013-05-20) Emanuele, Andrew; Rockway, Andrew; Rubenstein, Georgia; Schmitt, KellyItem Community Service Area 4: A Healthier Future(Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2011-05-25) Bailey, Danielle; Caskey, Kathryn; Guo, TianItem Contextualizing Nashville’s Response to its Affordable Housing Crisis(2021-05) Carrier, Benjamin J.Over the past decade, Nashville has experienced disruptive political, social, and economic instability and suffered devastating effects from a number of natural disasters. Despite the challenges, the city has also experienced significant population growth and was recently ranked among the top ten performing metropolitan areas in the U.S. The city’s increased population paired with its insufficient housing supply has contributed to aggressive real estate speculation and dramatic neighborhood change throughout the city. This activity has produced an environment where housing is increasingly unattainable for many Nashvillians and has provoked in many residents a distrust and resentment toward the development community. In acknowledgment of the city’s urgent housing needs, Nashville’s Mayor announced his administration’s formation of an Affordable Housing Task Force in January 2021. In order to produce an assessment of its work, I closely monitored the Affordable Housing Task Force over a period of 12 weeks. To contextualize the work of the Affordable Housing Task Force, I have included some recent history in this report along with an analysis of the city’s population changes between 2010 and 2019.Item Convergence at Target Field: A Need for Urban Open Space(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2010-06-14) Miller, ShelleyItem Critical Analysis of the Rise of Islamic Militancy(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-01-27) Dukuly, MohammedThe global emergence of several Islamic militant groups and their ability to forge close ties to one another is posing a major security threat to global peace. The followers or anyone who indeed submit to the will of Allah (God) as required by Islam are known as Muslims, and the demographic information on this religion shows there are 1.2 billion Muslims. It is the second largest religion in the world with four countries in Asia mostly populated with its teachings and practices. Indonesia is inhabited with one hundred and sixty million (160 m), Pakistan with one hundred and forty million (140 m), Bangladesh and India with one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty millions (120-130 m) each . Given the size and scope of Islam and its obvious turbulence among many Muslims, the following questions come into focus: What is the meaning of militancy? And what is Islam? This chapter will review some literature written on the rise of Islamic militancy.Item Cultivating New Growth; Visualizing Sustainable Development in the Vermillion River Watershed(Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2010-10-26) Geer, SamuelItem Design Guidelines As A Planning Tool(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-03-09) Birkeland, BrantRed Lodge, the county seat of Carbon County, is located in south central Montana, approximately 60 miles southwest of the city of Billings. The community is situated in a valley at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, and is a gateway to Yellowstone National Park and the Absorka-Bearthooth Wilderness Area. Residents and visitors are attracted to Red Lodge’s scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and western heritage. Red Lodge is home to a variety of residents, ranging from service industry workers to second-home owners, from cowboys to outdoor enthusiasts. The diverse mix of residents, visitors, and outdoor and cultural opportunities are all key components in the community identity of Red Lodge. The 2000 Census lists the population of Red Lodge at 2,177 people. As of July 2007, the population was estimated to have grown to 2,449, an increase of 12.5%. The population of Red Lodge is nearly exclusively white at 96.1%. American Indians comprise the next highest percentage of the population at 1.1%. In the 2000 census, the median age of residents in Red Lodge was 41.7 years, which was higher than the national average of 35. Eighty-nine percent of residents have a high school degree, with 24% having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. In 2000, there were a total of 1,415 housing units in the community. Of the total housing units, 547 were single family, owner-occupied, with a median value of $102,800. The median family income in Red Lodge in 2000 was $40,260. Of the 2,177 residents of Red Lodge, 208 (9.7%) were below the poverty level (U.S. Census Bureau). In its early history, the economy of Red Lodge was primarily concentrated on coal mining and other resource extraction activities. The early economic activity led to the migration of Europeans to the community. The economy of Red Lodge has been supported by agricultural activities throughout its history as well. The community is surrounded by large mountain valleys that provide prime cattle grazing opportunities. The economy of Red Lodge has largely transitioned from agriculture and extraction activities to tourism, recreation, and retirement based activities. Red Lodge is part of the greater Billings trade market area. “The relationship between Red Lodge and the Laurel/Billings area is symbiotic. Billings area residents regularly visit Red Lodge because of its charm and distinctive goods; Red Lodge residents shop in Billings for items not available locally or for better prices. Red Lodge residents use medical services in Billings for more serious health care issues. This regional relationship perpetuates Red Lodge’s chosen character” (Growth Policy, 6). This relationship contributes to the tourism and recreational nature of the community’s economy, as many of the visitors to Red Lodge are from the Billings area.Item Designing the Void(Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2010-07-21) Maudal Kuppe, Kevin