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Public Realm Landscaping <br />Ramsey is committed to growing its boulevard/street tree program. A well designed urban forest addresses <br />several of the key imperatives that were identified throughout the public engagement process. Boulevard <br />trees aid with reducing stormwater runoff (improved water quality and increased infiltration). As Ramsey <br />continues to develop, it will inevitably result in a greater number of vehicles on the roads. Boulevard trees <br />will help filter out pollutants and other particulates from the air while also having a traffic calming effect. <br />Boulevard trees also add economic and aesthetic value to neighborhoods and commercial districts. <br />University of Minnesota Resilient Communities Project <br />During the 2017-2018 Academic School Year, Ramsey partnered with the University of Minnesota's Resilient <br />Communities Project (RCP) to advance resilience planning and goals. A summary of the projects evaluated <br />during the academic year is found below. Project reports are available upon requests. Many of the <br />recommendations from the RCP partnership are integrated into this document's goals and implementation <br />strategies. <br />What is the Resilient Communities Panes-? <br />rho Reslllant Commutes Project (RCP) Is a cross 000rllllnarl program at the <br />University of Minnesota whose mission is to connect commis.. in Minnesota <br />with university faculty and Gude., m advance local susminability and resilience <br />through collaborative, course -based projects, Ultimately, RCP strives to <br />• build localcaparty to add.P., comet unity sua3rnahilny and resannce issues <br />• train Wedants in be future sustamebjlay practtionen in then fields <br />• produce ram studies, tool kits, and other resources that advance <br />sustaineblllly and resilience practice aLMe community scale <br />Haw dues RCP work? <br />Each academe year, PCP seletes a partner community Itypieally a city, county, <br />or tribal government) through a competitive process PCP collaborates with the <br />selected community to Mannfy between 5 and 30 projects— based on community <br />iaennfied environmental, snow!, and economic ssues end needs —that will advance <br />pal suslainabVllly and resilience then. RCP serves as matchmaker, slraleglally <br />connecting the community's proleets with esis4ng U of MN courses that can provide <br />appropriate research or technical assistance. <br />Staff and stakeholders from our partner communities work closely... faculty and <br />simile —rests provide local knowledge and deeper insight into the Issues, ensuring <br />the work students undertake is relevant to thecommunity context. Outcomes <br />from each University course are documented in a final report and presentation at <br />the conclusion of Mc semester Protect results arc shared with tha commit.,, and <br />disseminated through RCP's mai0ite for use *other communises. <br />What are the benefits to students of collaborating with RCP? <br />• Meant access. hlghseuality and well-organizedcommunlry projects <br />• Experience applying your knowledge and skills to reetworld iss UPS <br />• Opportunlfiesto build your resume or portfolio for future Isis in/err...yr <br />• Pstenfial to meaningfully advance Ior:al sustainahihty and resilience <br />• Opnortunihea to network with local government and industry prefewreeds <br />For more ...no..- <br />wlkeGram <br />rreclnr <br />mgreca Cwumn,ean <br />P12 525 7501 <br />amo <br />Program Assoc., <br />dh.neaPmmn.ean <br />b 12.G23 93. <br />R.111 nlcommumm'es Proles <br />University of Minnesota <br />330 Fait,. <br />30114. Ave S. <br />rcpGiumn.edu <br />emuircpurranedu <br />©(FCPumn <br />0 RCPumn <br />ResiliensCaminunitiesProjest <br />LINnnn,TTroe Nara... <br />RCP—RAMSEY PROJECTS, 2017-2018 <br />Forthe2017-2018 <br />academic year, RCP Is <br />collaborating with the City <br />of Ramsey on 20 projects <br />that will engage dozens <br />Of U of MN courses and <br />hundreds of s W dents to provide information, ideas, and <br />new perspectives on locally identified sustainahility and <br />Cnmmunrq Identity and Engagement <br />Every Voice Matters <br />amide. Eagoceme. ord volurgeemm➢Ian <br />A Gathering Place for Community <br />community center Plon <br />Sustaining Legacy <br />acorn 11 Pan <br />Creating Community Identify <br />Land Use and Transportation <br />Highway 10: A Community and Regional Focal Point <br />us Highway to cored, Men <br />Connecting Ramsey <br />COW,. 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Development Alan <br />Employee Benef6 for the Neat Generation <br />fmpVayce Reaeftl PMn <br />rn^,tl, nnw,,gnus, mrwrr tint. inn ganmonmrn. <br />nit w®um.r.ea.esw.tasa.<.r�nu'.r•o=�•�n..er.•.r s000.=aroone�a.m.D ..a m�x.ocuats astt. <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Natural Resources Plan <br />Page 17of19 <br />