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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...