Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 64.54
Liaison Shane Stennes
Submission Date Oct. 25, 2012
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
IN-3: Innovation 3

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Amy Short
Sustainability Director
University Services, OVP
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
U of MN Sustainability Studies Minor and Minnesota (MN) GreenStep Cities Program Partnership This partnership was to link team of students from multiple disciplines in the Sustainability Minor Capstone Class with their hometowns and other cities to assess sustainability progress against the MN GreenStep Cities program. MN GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals. The project helped raise awareness across the state about the GreenStep Cities program while students interacted with city staff and city leaders to encourage participation.

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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
MN GreenStep Cities Program: http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/ Example: Roseville, a city the students worked with posted their presentation and integrated some Green Step program elements into their workplan for the next year. http://www.cityofroseville.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=1339

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