2018-2019 Projects

Ramsey County is partnering with the Resilient Communities Project on 15 projects for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Building Resilience to Emergencies among Vulnerable Populations

Develop a social vulnerability index to map vulnerability and resilience in Ramsey County, and inform future emergency response efforts

Culturally Appropriate Crisis Interventions 

Identify culturally responsive, family-oriented crisis intervention models and strategies to increase use of existing Ramsey County services by underserved populations

Youth Continuum of Care: Learning from Others 

Investigate how other counties in Minnesota and the U.S. evaluate and measure outcomes and performance of youth-serving programs

Integrating Health and Justice 

Analyze data from the County’s Adult Detention Center to identify unmet mental health, substance abuse, and chronic health needs

Exploring the Use of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program for Multifamily Buildings 

Identify barriers to using PACE for multi-family residential projects, develop case studies of such projects nationally, and recommend how the program could be used for affordable housing 

Opportunities for City-County Collaboration on Climate Resiliency

Explore opportunities for Ramsey County to assist and collaborate with cities on energy, resiliency, and climate vulnerability efforts

Putting Residents First: Accessibilty of County Service Facilities

Assess the accessibility of Ramsey County service facilities and recommend strategies to increase access

Stability Starts with a Place Called Home 

Review local research and initiatives on housing instability and homelessness, and recommend policies and strategies to address these issues in Ramsey County

Removing Transportation Barriers to Employment 

Conduct a transportation needs and barriers assessment with Ramsey County Workforce Solutions program participants and local businesses to identify challenges in employee recruitment and retention

GIS as a Communication Tool

Create a web application for County and local government staff to track and coordinate infrastructure construction and maintenance projects

Innovative Storm Water Management for the Rush Line BRT 

Develop design principles and guidelines to manage storm water and enhance the aesthetics and recreational value of areas surrounding the Rush Line’s stations and guideway

Making Connections: Reducing Food Waste While Improving Food Security 

Investigate the challenges to and opportunities for diverting edible food from landfills to sources where it can be distributed for human consumption

Evaluating the Impact of the Environmental Response Fund (ERF)

 Investigate the outcomes of ERF-funded redevelopment projects to understand the long-term impact on community and economic development

Empowering Citizens to Vote

Analyze the causes of low registration and voting among youth in the Frogtown neighborhood, and develop and implement an outreach and marketing plan to encourage greater participation

Exploring Attitudes toward a Modern Street Car Line along West 7th Street

Examine business owner, resident, and stakeholder concerns about the installation of a street car line along West 7th Street to inform future environmental impact analysis and planning