Community & Economic Development

Projects

Community Works Projects

Information on the Hennepin Community Works Program

Fort Snelling Upper Post

Information on the redevelopment of Fort Snelling Upper Post.

Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works Project

This project is a county-led partnership to improve the quality of life and vitality of people living, working, and socializing in the Minnehaha-Hiawatha corridor area.

The Lowry Avenue Corridor Plan

Lowry Avenue Corridor Plan: Strategies for revitalizing the avenue

Programs

2010-2014 Hennepin County Consortium Consolidated Plan

This plan describes the use of HUD funding programs in suburban Hennepin County.

2011 Approved Consortium Consolidated Action Plan

This plan describes the use of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Program funding in suburban Hennepin County.

2011 Draft CAPER for Public Comment

The draft report details suburban Hennepin County Housing and Community Development programs funded through HUD.

2012 Hennepin County Consortium Approved Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2011 Action Plan

This plan describes the needs, priorities and use of funds for the CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs in suburban Hennepin County; includes a substantial amendment to the 2011 Action Plan

2013 Hennepin County Consortium Consolidated Draft Action Plan for Public Comment

This plan describes the needs, priorities and use of funds for the CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs in suburban Hennepin County.

Active Living Hennepin County (ALHC)

ALHC is partnership working to increase opportunities for daily physical activity throughout Henepin County through education, policy development, and improvements to the bicycle and pedestrian system.

Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) Program

This program provides capital financing for the development of long-term affordable housing.

Common Bond Fund Revenue Program

This program provides revenue bond financing for manufacturing companies expanding or relocating to Hennepin County.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

This program promotes community revitalization throughout the county

Complete Streets Task Force

Task Force presentations and minutes

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2012

This program brings together public and private sectors to diversify and strengthen economies with emphasis on Hennepin County target areas.

Continuum of Care for the Homeless

Resources for the development of supportive and transitional housing for homeless single adults, families and youth.

Economic Gardening

Information and decision-making tools for second-stage growth companies

Group Residential Housing (GRH)

This program is for the development of affordable housing for eligible individuals.

Hennepin County Consortium Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER)

These reports cover the activity and details the use of funds for the CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

This program creates decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income households.

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Assistance for homebuyers to purchase property in suburban Hennepin County.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

Assistance for the purchase, management, and resale of foreclosed and abandoned properties.

Open to Business

Program for suburban Hennepin County municipalities to provide clients with assistance in starting up or expanding their businesses.

Sentencing to Service Homes

Carpenter training program for men and women incarcerated in state prisons.

Supportive Housing Initiative Fund (SHIF)

This program addresses gaps in supportive housing for project and community-based, affordable housing initiatives.

Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

This program supports redevelopment and new construction to enhance transit usage.