One of our former staff, Brooke Ahlquist, has been involved with the UMore Park development as the student representative on the Health Task Force. The University of Minnesota is in the process of a 25-30 year master plan for its 5,000 acre site near Rosemount (in the Twin Cities southeast suburbs). The U has a very interesting strategic vision for the area, summarized quite concisely in a PowerPoint presentation. The University is considering sustainability, health, economic value and livability in its planning. Brooke previously wrote about health issues in planning on our blog (health amenities)
The public is invited to the listening sessions held between Sept. 17 and Sept. 27 (more detail below and here).
- Mon., Sept. 17 – Education – including early childhood development, daycare, K-12, post-secondary and adult education, lifelong learning;
- Wed., Sept. 19 – Environment – including “green” buildings and infrastructure, the landscape and natural resources, air and water quality;
- Thurs., Sept. 20 – Energy – including renewable energy (biomass, geothermal, solar, wind), energy production and efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gases, conservation practices;
- Tues., Sept. 25 – Health – for individuals and families, including nutrition, prevention, recreation, safety, health care, health services;
- Wed., Sept. 26 – Interdisciplinary Opportunities – including housing, diversity, arts and culture, technology, international linkages;
- Thurs., Sept. 27 – Transportation – including increased access and mobility through multiple transit options, innovative transit services, transportation infrastructure, safety.
Each listening session will be held from 5:00 to 7:15 p.m. A light meal will be served and registration is free but required (612-626-3976).
