We're hiring! CURA is looking for a University of MN graduate student to join the Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Cohort. www.cura.umn.edu/programs/com...

Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program | Center for Urban & Regional Affairs

CURA believes that communities have the skills and experience to conduct research that produces valuable knowledge grounded i

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CURA Director Ed Goetz is interviewed about rent control in Unsettled. unsettled.news21.com/stories/priv...

Private equity landlords face new laws in some states, open doors in others

Most states and cities are still searching for the right mix of rules to curb big investors’ influence on rental housing. Renters are caught in the middle.

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Our Community Geographic Information Systems (CGIS) Team recently worked on the Precinct Level Demographics and Voter Turnout Map in 2024 for the Secretary of State. You can see turnout by precinct, increases and decreases in voter turnout, and more. z.umn.edu/vote2026

After 26 years with CURA, Mike Greco leaves a legacy of Community Partnership. We will miss his institutional knowledge around here. substack.com/home/post/p-...

After 26 Years with CURA, Mike Greco Leaves a Legacy of Community Partnership

"CURA turned out to be quite the life-changing position." Mike Greco

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Weight Stigma as a Barrier to Care: Rethinking Equity in Healthcare Delivery Event Dates: Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11 am - 1 pm Event Location: Online Register Here: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join us for Creative Justice at Juxtaposition Arts August 13 from 5-8 pm for Creative Justice: Bridging Art and Advocacy featuring artist fellows Udeshi Basu and Briauna Williams.

Creative Justice: Bridging Art and Advocacy

Join CURA for an evening showcasing the Creative Justice program, featuring artists Udeshi Basu and Briauna Williams.

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HUP & University of Minnesota AI Hub Presents: Human-Centered AI: Building AI Systems People Can Understand and Trust Webinar Event Dates: Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11 am - 1 pm Event Location: Online Register Here: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Bridge the Gaps - Bringing Your GIS Dream to Reality Event Dates: Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm Event Location: LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems) at 5750 Duluth St., Golden Valley, Minnesota Please RSVP here by July 31, 2026: survey123.arcgis.com/share/ab17dd...

An Upcoming event: HUP & University of Minnesota AI Hub Presents: Responsible AI in Practice: Safer Social Media Algorithms and Improved Chatbots. Event Dates: Wed, Jul 15 2026, 11 am - 12 pm Event Location: Zoom webinar Register Today at: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Take a quick survey! Are you a seasoned mushroom hunter, a hobbyist berry picker, or a resident of Ramsey County? You're invited to share about your experiences and foraging practices to help create land use policies that benefit other foragers and residents. umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

CURA's Associate Director Margaret Kaplan was interviewed for this piece on the bipartisan affordable housing law. www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

How Minnesota lawmakers defied expectations to pass a bipartisan affordable housing law in the session’s final week

State lawmakers and experts said the Minnesota affordable housing bill will save thousands from eviction but also isn't enough.

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The Family Housing Fund and CURA are presenting on our latest report “Survey of Tenants in Single-Family Rentals, Phase 2: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Bloomington on May 14 from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. www.fhfund.org/sfr-webinar-...

One of the many Community Geographic Information System projects we have going at CURA.

Modeling a Voluntary American Community Survey

CURA works on many different programs, including our Community Geographic Information Systems (CGIS) program provides analysis and mapping support to empower community-based organizations and governme...

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Do luxury apartments lower rents—or raise them? A new study co-authored by CURA’s Tony Damiano examines how high-end development affected nearby rents in Minneapolis during a period of rapid growth. #Housing #Minneapolis www.cura.umn.edu/research/bui...

We're looking for a Graduate Research Assistant that will support the Strategic Planning and Initiatives department in assessing Hennepin County’s "federated model" of organizational design. To find this position and more, visit UMN Student Jobs and search "CURA." hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Jo...

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Apply TodayThe University of Minnesota has thousands of job opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience, hone your professional and personal skills, and contribute to your campus commu...

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The Resilient Communities Project is hiring summer graduate student research assistants from the U to assist tribal government agency staff with research or technical assistance projects. Go the U's hiring site for Students and search "Tribal Government Research." hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Jo...

UMN Student Jobs

Apply TodayThe University of Minnesota has thousands of job opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience, hone your professional and personal skills, and contribute to your campus commu...

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CURA is hiring research assistants! Head to the UMN Job Search site and search for student jobs using "CURA." hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Jo...

UMN Student Jobs

Apply TodayThe University of Minnesota has thousands of job opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience, hone your professional and personal skills, and contribute to your campus commu...

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A report from @shelterforce.bsky.social interviews CURA researcher Kenton Card "Right now, we are seeing the largest volunteer grassroots effort that I’ve ever seen, and I study these things for a living." shelterforce.org/2026/02/27/s...

Safe and Sheltered: How Tenant Organizers Protect Their Neighbors in Minneapolis  — Shelterforce

To protect themselves from ICE, many families are staying home; tenant organizers are pushing for eviction moratoriums to keep them safe.

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Neighborhoods Now! includes 4 one-day sessions, a follow-up think tank sessions with fellow organizers, a planned field action, and guest speaker programs. Throughout the course, participants will have access to 1-to-1 assistance from CURA staff. www.cura.umn.edu/programs/com...

CURA is excited to share that Ishmail Malik Holt-Shabazz who is the Director of Neighborhood Leadership and Organizing won the Exemplary Community-Engaged Professional Award from the Office of Public Engagement at the U of M. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7DT...

Ishmail Malik Holt-Shabazz: 2026 Exemplary Community-Engaged Professional Award

YouTube video by University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement

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Build your community organizing skills with CURA's innovative Neighborhoods Now! program – a week-long intensive training designed to help you create meaningful change in your community. Sign up today: airtable.com/appFb7ETu9BA...

CURA Director Ed Goetz recently wrote an op-ed for the Boston Globe and it's sparking conversation all over in the LA Progressive. www.laprogressive.com/housing-and-...

Is Rent Stabilization an ‘Effective Approach’?

Most rent stabilization ordinances exempt new construction for a number of years, allowing developers and landlords to charge market-rate prices for those units.

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