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Produce an analysis and engagement process to better understand how policies can affect access to active living within suburban and rural communities; conduct a policy analysis on how communities support active living and identify any barriers for suburban and rural communities; review policies, ordinances, and plans related to active living and analyze assets, gaps, barriers, and opportunities.

Design an education and outreach approach for Rosemount residents to inform them about invasive species and how to manage them on private property

Assess Rosemount’s existing community gardening program and recommend programmatic changes to improve gardeners’ success, reduce the administrative burden on staff, and balance the use of public spaces for gardening against other recreational uses and needs. 

Evaluate how well current recreational offerings meet the needs of underserved populations (people with disabilities, seniors, new immigrants) and recommend improvements to better serve the needs of these groups.

Assess opportunities for nature-based recreation and play, and recommend improvements to park and recreation systems to provide more nature-based opportunities for children.

Inventory, evaluate, and identify gaps in services and programs geared toward new immigrant groups in Rosemount.

Identify strategies for publicizing existing community amenities and engaging residents in future capital improvement planning.

Engage a broad and diverse range of city residents to guide design, infrastructure, programming, and facilities for Pioneer Park.

Research the characteristics of place-making in a suburban setting and identify opportunities for place-making through redesign or redevelopment.

Explore best management practices that the City of Watertown can use to maintain playing field surfaces in a way that meets growing community demand for recreational fields, limits adverse impacts to the environment, and decreases long-term maintenance costs.