Organization profile
Organization profile
The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) connects the resources of the University of Minnesota with the interests and needs of urban communities and the region for the benefit of all. CURA pursues its urban and regional mission by facilitating and supporting connections between state and local governments, neighborhoods, and nonprofit organizations, and relevant resources at the University, including faculty and students from appropriate campuses, colleges, centers or departments.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Kenton Card
- Center for Urban & Regional Affairs - Post-Doctoral Associate
Person: Professionals-in-Training
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Edward G Goetz
- Urban & Regional Planning - Professor
- Center for Urban & Regional Affairs - Director
Person: Faculty, Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Staff
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2026 HUP Evaluation Assistantship
Delahanty, A. (PI) & Stumbo-Turvey, M. K. (Other Role)
1/8/26 → 1/13/27
Project: Research project
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Hennepin--University Partnership program, 01/01/26--12/31/27
Delahanty, A. (PI) & Stumbo-Turvey, M. K. (Other Role)
1/1/26 → 12/31/27
Project: Research project
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RCP?Metropolitan Council: Ramsey County Resilience Zone Ideation
Greco, M. (PI) & Kielsmeier-Cook, S. (Other Role)
MINNESOTA METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
9/15/25 → 12/31/27
Project: Research project
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Engaging Faculty Experts: Professional Learning Communities
Johnstone, C., Elsayed, N., Antunovic, D., Buchanan, M. & Stuart, J., Jan 8 2025, Power of One: Theories, Strategies and Case Studies in Internationalizing the Student Experience. University of Minnesota Libraries PublishingResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Extra-Judicial Evictions and Changing Landlord Strategies in Response to the Eviction Moratorium
Goetz, E. G., Wang, Y. & Damiano, A., Jul 4 2025, In: Housing Policy Debate. 35, 4, p. 735-751 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Supply Skepticism or Supply Realism?
Damiano, A., 2025, In: Housing Policy Debate. 35, 1, p. 124-130 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
1 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
Datasets
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Private Rental Listings in Beijing, 2015 and 2018
Wang, Y., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Apr 8 2021
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/219254
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Neighborhood Conservation Districts as Community-Engaged Preservation Planning
Donofrio, G. (Speaker)
Nov 19 2010Activity: Talk types › Panel
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The Contributions of Historic Preservation to Housing Development: Past, Present, and Future Prospects
Donofrio, G. (Speaker)
Jan 15 2009Activity: Talk types › Other
Press/Media
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RCP Fellows Team Is Finalist for 2020 MetroLab Student Cup
Bruns, C. J., Franta, K., Klenz, K., Bansal, V. & Carlson, G.
12/15/20 → 9/24/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Local professor's 'Minneapolis Uprising Syllabus' offers a historic look at the present
Bledsoe, A. C. & Lewis, B. M.
6/16/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview