Denise Butler still remembers the moment…
Research, Organizing and Technical Assistance
Denise Butler’s Evolution from Corporate Dreams to Community Power
A little girl who turned her toys into briefcases became the community organizer Brooklyn Park needed most
The "Just Us Gardens" project features a unique design where growing beds are sized to match prison mattresses, symbolically illustrating the abundance that can grow within the constraints of incarceration. Photo by Julia Brokaw
JIIVE (Justice…
Next Deadline for Spring Projects: March 15
The Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program builds the power and capacity of community-based organizations to create social change through partnerships with the University of Minnesota. We match the research…
Ish Malik Holt Shabazz and Ned Wik Moore, Program Directors of Neighborhood Leadership and Organizing accepting the NCBON Unsung Hero Award
The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) is thrilled to announce that its Neighborhood…
This GRA position will support Justice-Impacted Individuals Voting Effectively (JIIVE) on the project titled “Ending the Punishment of Food Through Replanting the Seeds of Justice.” The project aims to explore food justice within…
The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs is excited to announce that CURA’s Senior Research Associate Dr. Brittany Lewis has been named the 2024 President's Community-Engaged Scholar.
The University of Minnesota President's…
National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) selected the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) at the University of Minnesota for the G. Thomas Kingsley Impact Award for their facilitation of the Anti-Displacement Work Group on the Blue Line…
In February, we announced that we would not be issuing an open call for projects this summer, in an effort to be more thoughtful and strategic about our work. Since then, we have spent time working to establish more equitable and flexible…
The City of Minneapolis faces a growing issue with vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties, particularly in areas like North Minneapolis. The City has committed to getting these properties back into functional usage, and in partnership with the…
In an effort to be more thoughtful and strategic about our work, we have decided not to issue an open call for summer Community-Based Research (CBR) projects with the Kris Nelson Program. This pause is not a standstill, but a deliberate step toward growth. We recognize the importance…