Planning Division
The Planning division promotes the social, physical, and economic well-being of residents, property owners, and business owners of Saint Paul by working on citywide, neighborhood, and major site plans, zoning, and providing local data and mapping resources.
Economic Development
The Economic Development division works to increase the number of jobs in Saint Paul, increase access to those jobs and opportunities, grow Saint Paul’s tax base, and lower unemployment among the City’s diverse populations with disproportionately high unemployment rates. The team also created the Business Resource Center to facilitate access to programs and services designed to help businesses succeed in Saint Paul.
Housing
The Housing Division works to ensure access to quality housing for all Saint Paul residents. The team finances housing construction and renovations, supports homeless prevention and shelter services, and informs housing policy decisions.
Habitat Construction Begins at The Heights on Saint Paul’s East Side
Over the coming five years, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity will develop nearly 150 affordable homeownership opportunities on four city blocks.
Read MoreNeighborhood Development Center Announces Opening of Grant Applications for MN PROMISE Act Funds
The grant money is available to eligible disadvantaged small business owners and non-profit organizations, and can be utilized for working capital, payroll expenses, rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, equipment, and other essential operational costs.
Read MoreSaint Paul City Council Adopts Policy to Ensure New Development is Ready for Electric Vehicles
Ordinance 24-5 requires new and expanded surface parking lots to provide conduit and electric panel space necessary for future installation of electric vehicle chargers, guaranteeing more equitable access to EV charging for all residents regardless of home type.
Read MoreThe Heights Awarded $4.7 Million for Geothermal Energy System
The loan award is the first from the newly created Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority
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