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Housing industry leaders prepare for a legislative sprint

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Created: Thursday, 11 February 2016 11:53
Written by Victoria Clark

For the wonks who closely follow the comings and goings of the Minnesota state legislature, March 8—the first day of the 2016 legislative session—is a red-letter day.* But for those who work hard building, financing, and operating affordable housing around the state, it’s all too easy to be buried in day-to-day work and miss the action at the legislature altogether.

That’s why more than 100 housing industry leaders gathered on February 9 to prepare for engagement in state policy making. Attendees at MHP’s recent Investors Council breakfast, “Take it to the Steps,” left with a clear understanding that the upcoming legislative process is absolutely critical to ensuring that the state can continue to make progress on providing safe, decent housing to every resident. In 2016, the opportunity is large: The Homes 4 All coalition, which includes MHP, is advocating for $130 million in new bonding for affordable housing statewide; Governor Dayton’s office has proposed $90 million in his initial bonding budget. 

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MN Housing discusses senior housing pilot, homelessness prevention plan

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Created: Tuesday, 02 February 2016 13:04
Written by Victoria Clark

In her introductory remarks at Minnesota Housing's January Board Meeting Commissioner Tingerthal informed the board that the Agency won big in this year’s Better Government Award. Governor Dayton recognized Minnesota Housing for programs to increase homeownership among households of color and for the work of the Interagency Council on Homelessness. Regarding the Council, Tingerthal said that earlier this day the new two-year action plan to prevent and end homelessness was adopted. This plan committed the agency to fund 5,000 units of housing, a stretch goal added Tingerthal, and one that will require the support of many partners.

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MN plan to prevent and end homelessness highlights affordable housing, coordination of resources

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Created: Tuesday, 02 February 2016 03:00
Written by Victoria Clark

The Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness released an updated two-year action plan on Thursday, January 28 detailing strategies and actions for 2016 and 2017. The Council, which includes eleven state agency Commissioners, the State Director to Prevent and End Homelessness, and the Lieutenant Governor, represents a devoted effort from the highest levels of state government, and this is reflected in the ambition and scope of the plan itself. The updates are organized around eight cross-cutting priorities and four population goals:

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Communities collaborate to advance development in Greater Minnesota

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Created: Friday, 22 January 2016 03:30
Written by Victoria Clark
There's wisdom in the old adage "many hands makes light work." Still,  when it comes to tackling a community development project, getting the right people together at the right time is often easier said than done. That's where the Housing Institute for Greater Minnesota comes in.
 
Since 2010, the Housing Institute (delivered by MHP in partnership with the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund) has provided a forum for teams of community developers and local stakeholders to effectively and collaboratively tackle some of their communities' most pressing challenges. Outcomes emerging from the latest round of the Institute illustrate the powerful effect of working across sectors. Whether it is building support for downtown revitalization, recruiting developers to take on affordable housing projects, or developing regional housing information resources, the Institute provides a platform for teamwork that turns aspirations into action.

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More Articles ...

  1. The name's Bonds, Housing Bonds: Homes for All announces historic ask
  2. $90 million for housing in Governor Dayton's request
  3. MN Housing Board hears case for conduit bonds, learns agency risks
  4. Dialogue reveals numerous housing challenges for Central MN

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