Homes as a Prioriity

Story of Impact from Minnesota’s Housing Scorecard, Feb. 2020: Housing Goal One – Commit to Homes as a Priority The 2019 proposed housing budget of $283.6 million was the largest-ever proposed and an increase of more than 26 percent. But the final budget approved by the Legislature offered only a modest increase. The Minnesota House…

Story of Impact fom Minnesota’s Housing Scorecard Feb. 2020: Housing Goal One – Commit to Homes as a Priority The GREATER MSP Partnership added new metrics to its annual Regional Indicators Dashboard and now highlights housing as a key factor in the livability category. The Minneapolis Regional Chamber, likewise, has made housing a priority issue.…

Story of Impact from Minnesota’s Housing Scorecard, Feb. 2020: Housing Goal One – Commit to Homes as a Prioirty Numerous new Housing Task Forces are forming to address local challenges. For example, Otter Tail County launched “The Big Build” to expand housing opportunities, increase construction of new units, and build the capacity of area partners.…

Story of Impact from Minnesota’s Housing Scorecard, Feb. 2020: Housing Goal One – Commit to Homes as a Priority Homes for All, a statewide coalition with more than  240 endorsing organizations, continues to shape and advance the public conversation on housing inside the Capitol, outside the Capitol, and in the media. Several long-term policy proposals…