The Resilient Communities Project connects local government agencies in Minnesota with University of Minnesota faculty and students to advance community resilience and student learning through collaborative, course-based projects.
Building Community-University Partnerships for Resiliency
Resilient Communities Project
What's New
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Student Spotlight: Emma Wu
Recent University of Minnesota graduate Emma Wu holds the distinction of having taken part in four community-engaged research projects through the RCP program during her studies at the University of Minnesota–more than any other student who has participated in the program.
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Project Spotlight: Improving Emergency Medical Services in Minnesota
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA), an industry association that represents the leadership of Minnesota fire service providers, recently partnered with the Resilient Communities Project to advance one of their legislative priorities: improving emergency medical services (EMS) in Minnesota.
Specifically, MSFCA sought to analyze EMS regulations in Minnesota compared to other states, and understand legal precedent that may impact local EMS control.
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Join RCP at the Minnesota APA Conference
Several recent RCP projects will be featured at this year's American Planning Association Minnesota Chapter conference, which will be held virtually September 22–24, 2021.
The sessions are described below, and include projects from our 2020–2021 partnerships with Carver County, the CIty of Woodbury, and the City of Little Canada. To view these sessions, you must be registered for the conference. We hope to see you there!