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Project Goal: Investigate the use of property condition scorecards in other communities, develop a standard metric to score 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

Project Goal: Assist the City to understand how residents learn about city services and programs, and develop communication strategies and materials to better communicate, promote, and market these opportunities in ways that are equitable and accessible  

Project Goal: Investigate if the City of Edina’s 2030 population density targets are adequate to meet its transportation goals, analyze how this density target aligns with the City’s current comprehensive plan, and recommend site-specific and general strategies for increasing density to meet the target goal

Project Goal: Identify opportunities for the City of La Crescent to share the history and celebrate the culture of indigenous communities that have inhabited the land in and around La Crescent as they develop a plan for a new Overlook Plaza and other public spaces in the community

Project Goal: Identify opportunities and strategies for Ramsey County to engage, encourage, and support municipalities in the county to implement systems and policy changes that expand access to land for urban agriculture, amend zoning to allow for urban agricultural uses, and otherwise support residents and community groups interested in pursuing urban agriculture  

Project Goal: Review the existing trail and sidewalk infrastructure in Scott County to understand where gaps in the system exist along County Roads, and develop a scoring system the County can use to inform decision making for future public investment by prioritizing implementation of trail segment construction

To assist the Metropolitan Council in updating its extreme heat tool to include narratives that document extreme heat impacts on public health and natural systems, and demonstrate the equity and human health considerations related to extreme heat events.  

Investigate the feasibility of deploying a “smart city” network in Duluth that would allow staff to gather instant and location-based data for core city functions—including water meter reading, public safety, and emergency response—to ensure equitable access to services, and reduce energy and water use