During the 2020–2021 academic year, RCP partnered with Little Canada, Victoria, Saint Paul, Minnetonka, Woodbury, the Carver County Water Management Organization, Carver County Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, CapitolRiver District Council (St. Paul), and the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) on 11 projects that advanced community sustainability, equity, and resilience. You can learn more about the projects below.
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Projects
- Engage a broad and diverse range of city residents to guide design, infrastructure, programming, and facilities for Pioneer Park.Project Categories: Parks and Recreation
- Identify a location for a second fire station in anticipation of future community growth.Project Categories: Evaluation and Assessment | GIS & Technology | Public Safety | Land Use and Population
- To identify traditional and emerging economic sectors that Saint Paul should target for growth and recruitment to maximize well‐paid jobs for Saint Paul residents, and to inform strategies for establishing strong connections between Saint Paul employers and residents.Project Categories: Economic Development and Employment
- To identify land use, zoning, and economic development changes the City should consider adopting to effectively prepare for a future pandemic.Project Categories: Land Use and Population | Economic Development and Employment | Policy Analysis & Public Policy
- To equitably increase tree canopy coverage, update the approved tree species list, and help educate and engage residents on the importance of trees to promote environmental stewardship.Project Categories: Environment & Energy | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Understand the infiltration capacity and irrigation rates for different types of vegetation to encourage a shift from turf grass to more sustainable native plant species.Project Categories: Environment & Energy
- To determine the current unmet transit needs and demands and to predict future transit needs based on projected growth, demographic shifts, and commuting changes in Carver County.Project Categories: Transportation | Evaluation and Assessment | Community Outreach and Engagement
- To quantify the various qualitative benefits of green roof and BioSolar systems to assist communities in making more informed climate resilience investments.Project Categories: Climate Change | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- To identify how wayfinding in Downtown Saint Paul can be enhanced to contribute to vibrant and connected communities, activated streetscapes, and economic recovery.Project Categories: Evaluation and Assessment | Community Outreach and Engagement | Transportation
- To create wayfinding design concepts for Downtown Saint Paul that can contribute to vibrant and connected communities, activated streetscapes, and economic recovery.Project Categories: Economic Development and Employment | Community Outreach and Engagement | Transportation
- To analyze existing EMS policy to support state-level policy changes that improve emergency medical services in Minnesota.Project Categories: Public Safety | Evaluation and Assessment | Policy Analysis & Public Policy