One-pager prepared for the City of Brooklyn Center’s Housing Commission and City Council to advocate for the retention of the City’s tenant protection ordinance. The document was designed to illustrate the effectiveness of the ordinance in stabilizing evictions, as compared to the neighboring city of Brooklyn Park. Existing research was cited to show the impact of similar policies in other cities, and that more than one year of data is needed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the ordinance before deciding to repeal it.

Hennepin County contracted with the University of Minnesota's Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) to convene an Anti-Displacement Work Group that centered community voices and brought together diverse stakeholders to study and recommend anti-displacement strategies to help ensure the value of light rail will benefit current corridor residents, and minimize physical, cultural, and economic displacement. After meeting for more than a year, the work group published their recommendations in May 2023 for public review.

Issue brief prepared for housing organizers at Jewish Community Action that explores the prevalence and impacts of corporate ownership and institutional investment in rental housing markets. The brief delves into Existing policies and regulations targeting corporate ownership, cost and implementation considerations for potential solutions, and existing policies that limit a corporate entity's ability to profit off land or housing.

Two-pager prepared for the Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance and Mnisota Native Artists Alliance that examines the efficacy of the Legacy Amendment in supporting and preserving the art and culture of Original Native People in Minnesota. Twelve years of funding allocation data from five state granting institutions was analyzed to produce key findings, and recommendations were created in collaboration with the partner organizations.

Toolkit prepared for the State of Oregon that helps to engage decision makers in a process that promotes intentional change and anticipates adverse consequences, while providing clear options for dismantling, reducing, and preventing inequitable outcomes. This work was informed by existing racial equity tools, internal and external stakeholder engagement, and an analysis of agency-wide equity goals and outcomes.

Mixed-methods master’s research performed for the City of Minneapolis that analyzes the location and ownership of 1-4 unit rental properties in Minneapolis, and provides program and policy recommendations based on spatial analysis and qualitative interviews. Read the executive summary here

Report prepared for Jobs to Move America that provides an overview of the electric school bus manufacturing industry, covering its current dynamics and trends; internal composition and geographic distribution; markets and customers; ownership and capital structures; workforce and labor characteristics; and key relationships to local, state, and national governments. Read the executive summary here

Executive summary of a proposed 94 unit, 100% affordable housing development for large families and veterans, prepared for the Cesar Chavez Foundation. The full report includes a site and zoning assessment, a financial analysis, and a political analysis of stakeholders in the community. Read the executive summary here

Executive summary of a proposed 118 unit 5-star development designed for residents seeking luxury and state of the art amenities. The full report includes a site and zoning analysis, architectural drawings, a financial analysis, and a political analysis of stakeholders in the community. Read the executive summary here

This paper seeks to better understand upzoning, a policy that allows for increased density, through the eyes of community members and Twin Cities residents. Surveys responses were used to perform a policy analysis

Undergraduate senior thesis research that examines exclusivity and inclusivity within the alternative food movement using in-depth interviews and GIS analysis. Read the report here