The Critical Corridors Pre-Development Planning Grant assists local communities in preparing for public improvements and equitable redevelopment within transit, economic and cultural corridors.
Donor Name: Ramsey County
State: Minnesota
County: Ramsey County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/28/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
Land use development patterns and associated infrastructure have a strong relationship to greenhouse gas emissions, public health indicators, racial disparities and economic resiliency. Transforming critical corridors within Ramsey County from mainly auto-oriented areas to more compact, walkable environments can create greater connectivity between housing, jobs, and destinations, while enhancing pedestrian access and safety.
Funding Information
Maximum anticipated award is $50,000, per project.
Who Can Apply?
Cities, housing authorities, economic development authorities, port authorities, watershed districts and community-based nonprofit organizations in Ramsey County.
Eligible Activities
- Small area plans
- Corridor plans
- Station area plans
- Redevelopment feasibility or market analyses (including “Missing Middle” housing analysis).
- Infrastructure planning and conceptual designs including:
- Pedestrian and bike connections.
- Public realm improvements.
- walking-oriented development.
- ‘Safe Routes to Transit’ plans to enhance safe pedestrian access to transit.
- District energy/stormwater system plans.
- Land use and/or zoning studies to reduce minimum parking standards and increase land use intensification within transit corridors.
- Equitable development policy and/or plan development (including inclusive housing policy).
For more information, visit Ramsey County.