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Join us for a presentation of our latest report, “Survey of Tenants in Single-Family Rentals, Phase 2: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Bloomington.” During this event we will explore findings from the report and hear from a panel of partners working to improve outcomes for residents of…
Gorman Lake Park and Dodd Road in Le Sueur County under water.
Turning the Tide on Flooding in the Cannon River Watershed is a spring 2026 project with the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization and Southeast Minnesota Regional Sustainable…
The Census Bureau and American Community Survey (ACS) have been under attack from Congress and the White House for over a decade. Response rates (to this mandatory survey of population) are declining, funding for these critical programs are…
It's been awhile since our last CURA Stories and we have been growing, including onboarding a new communications specialist to get things like CURA Stories in your inbox.…
The University of Minnesota’s Office of Public Engagement has awarded Ish Malik Holt-Shabazz, Director of Neighborhood Leadership and Organizing at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA), the Exemplary Community-Engaged Professional Award. The honor…
Linda Lubi is a long-time Gopher with a lifelong interest in environmental work. She first came to the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate,…
After several impactful years as CURA's Director of Community Based Research, C Terrence Anderson is leaving CURA to focus on his recently launched coffee business and spend more time with his family. During his tenure, C Terrence led…
JIIVE (Justice…
For this month’s CURA Story, we are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report showcasing the impactful work of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs over the past year.
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