• MHP’s Emerging Developer Initiative Presents: Regional Housing Challenges, Perspectives, and Solutions

    MHP’s Emerging Developer Initiative Presents: Regional Housing Challenges, Perspectives, and Solutions

    On Thursday, September 22, MHP is hosting a day of housing policy practicum for northwest Minnesota and tribal nations in Bemidji, MN. The day long event hosted at Bemidji”s Carnegie Library + Watermark Arts Center, will provide the opportunity for networking and provide training and tools to support local housing development. 

    Sessions and Workshops Featuring:

    Morning Policy Plenary at Bemidji Carnegie Library

    Welcome and opening remarks by Jorge Prince, Mayor of Bemidji.

    Welcome and opening remarks by Jorge Prince, Mayor of Bemidji.
    GIS Presentation: Participate in an interactive overview of housing development, followed by a multi-sector panel discussion exploring regional perspectives and approaches to housing.
    Lunch and Networking at Watermark Arts Center

    Afternoon Roundtable Technical Assistance Practicum

    Join us for a roundtable of subject matter experts, providing resources and covering such topics as:

    • Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and small homes;
    • Pro forma development (prior info submission will be requested), access to government and philanthropic resources;
    • Small business development and marketing.
    • Bring your vision to life by meeting one-to-one with an architect who will sketch your initial site plan and rendering on the spot!

    REGISTER HERE

    This Housing Opportunity Workshop (HOW) is first in a series to promote networking and provide training and tools to support local housing development.

    Thanks to our technical assistance partners: Greater Minnesota Housing Fund • Minnesota Housing • Northwest Minnesota Foundation • Northwest Small Business Development Center • Architect Jacob Mans.

    For more information and to register contact Donald Googleye, Community Development Manager donald.goggleye[at]mhponline.org.

    Brian Muhs

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  • MHP Partners in Texas to Provide Technical Assistance

    In December, MHP staff traveled to two rural communities along the Rio Grande River in Texas. Together with staff members from come dream. come build, MHP’s Community Development Team met with local stakeholders including the staff from the Starr County Self Help Center and Colonias Unidas in Los Lomas to learn about the needs in their communities.

    Staff from Cdcb, Self Help Center, MHP, and Colonias Unidas gather in Los Lomas, TX

    Of the more than 200 Colonias communities in Starr County, MHP worked to zero in on a few as a starting point, including Los Lomas and Rio Grande City. The team learned of 13 vacant lots that might be perfect for cdcb’s MiCasita homes and met with two of the owners.

    While on site, the project team also checked out some multifamily rental properties that were on the market in Rio Grande City and Roma. It was a great start to this engagement, helping CDCB gain a footing in these two rural cities and adjacent colonias communities. MHP’s team is planning another trip there next spring.

    Brian Muhs

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