St. Louis Park development projects are recognized at annual Best in Real Estate Awards
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal announced its 2007 Best in Real Estate Awards in downtown Minneapolis in May, and St Louis Park development projects had numerous winners. The Highway Seven Corporate Center won for Best in Industrial and Warehouse and the Melrose Institute won for Best in Medical Office Development. The Camerata Apartments at Hoigaard Village was also a finalist in the Best in Multi-Family Development.
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Planning and Zoning Division Services
- Zoning and neighborhood planning assistance
- Comprehensive Planning
- Area master plans/neighborhood developments
- Development plan review and coordination
- Projects status reports
- Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals hearing process
- Subdivision of Property
- Conditional Use Permits and Variances
- Planned Unit Development approval
- Zoning administration
- Project management for city redevelopment initiatives
- GIS Mapping
Economic Development Division Services
- Business site selection assistance
- Local tax structure and tax increment financing districts data and analysis
- Guidance on available City programs and other programs for various types of projects
- Redevelopment process assistance
- Public/private financial packaging assistance
- Coordination/implementation of special service districts
- Real estate transactions
- Private activity bond issuance or refinancing
- Business relocation/expansion assistance
- Redevelopment contract negotiations
- Commercial rehabilitation and small business development loans
Housing Division Services
- Home improvement loan programs
- Liaison to state and federal financing programs
- First Time Homebuyer Program
- Multi-Housing Owners and Managers Coalition
- Support on community housing issues
- Housing referral, counseling and education
- Policy analysis of housing development projects
- Home Renewal Program (development of move-up housing)
- Coordination of Habitat for Humanity projects
- Administration and management of public housing
- Administration of Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
- Provide assistance to for-profit & non-profit housing developers
Community Development
The Community Development Department is responsible for :
- Administering the zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan and other documents that guide land use
- Administering housing rehabilitation and first time-homebuyer programs
- Administering subsidized housing programs for qualifying residents
- Encouraging economic development and redevelopment efforts
- Administering small business and commercial rehabilitation loan programs.
Staff members are planners, housing and economic development specialists, and support staff. There are 15 full-time employees in this department.
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| Main Number | 952.924.2575 | ||
| Fax Number | 952.924.2663 | ||
| Housing Authority | 952.924.2575 |
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Mission
To be proactive in maintaining and enhancing the physical, social, environmental and economic viability and livability of the community through collaboration, innovation and strategic actions.
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| Respect and Integrity We treat our colleagues and customers with courtesy, honesty and fairness. |
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| Innovation We promote creativity and problem solving. |
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| Results We direct our focus and actions to desired outcomes. |
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| Diversity We embrace diversity within the department and community and view it as a strength. |
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| Excellence We strive for a high standard of performance, promote individual growth and learning, and recognize and celebrate good work and accomplishments. |
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| Balance We recognize the importance of attending to both work and personal life to ensure a healthy and productive department. |
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| Teamwork We promote an office environment where staff works together and helps and supports each other in order to better serve our customers and achieve the department's goals. |