The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) is a dynamic, non-partisan organization based at the University, dedicated to improving local, state, and national public policy by addressing complex issues, ensuring the best outcomes for individuals and communities. By bridging the gap between academia, policymakers, practitioners, and the community, we champion fair, effective, and just public policy through applied research and community engagement.

Harnessing the expertise of students, staff, and faculty, the IMRP shapes and enhances public policy on municipal and regional concerns through such strategies as public education and dialogue, published reports and policy papers, pilot program design and implementation, and fostering collaborations among universities, governments, private organizations, and communities.

We aim to be a prominent and respected presence throughout Connecticut, recognized for our commitment to promoting and implementing just and effective public policy. Upholding non-partisan, evidence-based practices, our dedicated staff conducts and disseminates its research with the highest ethical standards. Responsive to social and community needs, the IMRP initiates and sponsors conferences, forums, and professional training to enhance public policy quality in Connecticut and across the nation.

History

The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) became the successor organization to the Connecticut Institute for Municipal Studies (CIMS) in 2002 when leaders in the legislature and executive branch called upon Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) to build upon CIMS's mission in an academic setting. In the 2021 legislative session of the Connecticut General Assembly, the Institute was relocated to the UConn Hartford campus as part of the School of Public Policy.