Design Assist

Principal Investigator(s):

Thomas Fisher, Professor/Director, Metropolitan Design Center

Project summary:

Design Assist uses asset-based community design methods to aid underserved communities, mainly in the Metro area, address infrastructure and site planning needs. Some of the projects involve transportation, for example the work the Design Assist team is doing with Westco to ensure that MnDOT's upgrade of Robert Street in St. Paul meets the community's concerns and its needs.

Project details:

  • Project number: 2025072
  • Start date: 07/2024
  • Project status: Active
  • Research area: Planning and Economy