Minnesota’s small towns are home to some of the state’s most beloved gems. Along with breathtaking and subtly beautiful landscapes, friendly faces, and a strong sense of place, lower-population areas can also have limited resources. This makes funding projects and long-term planning difficult.
That’s where the University of Minnesota's Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) initiative comes in. Harnessing expertise from across the University of Minnesota, ESMC brings together the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP), Center for Transportation Studies, Minnesota Design Center, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. Together, these teams provide the tools, guidance, and partnerships that help communities turn vision into reality.
Big support for Minnesota’s small towns
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