Planning Division
The Planning division promotes the social, physical, and economic well-being of residents, property owners, and business owners of Saint Paul by working on citywide, neighborhood, and major site plans, zoning, and providing local data and mapping resources.
Economic Development
The Economic Development division works to increase the number of jobs in Saint Paul, increase access to those jobs and opportunities, grow Saint Paul’s tax base, and lower unemployment among the City’s diverse populations with disproportionately high unemployment rates. The team also created the Business Resource Center to facilitate access to programs and services designed to help businesses succeed in Saint Paul.
Housing
The Housing Division works to ensure access to quality housing for all Saint Paul residents. The team finances housing construction and renovations, supports homeless prevention and shelter services, and informs housing policy decisions.
Spotlight: East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program
Hear the impact of this Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation grant program directly from local business owners Michael Udo (Udo's African Food) and Luis Gutierrez (La Palma Supermercado).
Read MoreDEED Contamination Cleanup Grant Awarded to East 7th Street Project
A vacant 2.2-acre parcel at 892 East 7th Street was awarded funding to clean up the site in preparation for a mixed-use redevelopment with commercial space and affordable housing.
Read MoreMetropolitan Council Grant Supports Cleanup for 1570 White Bear Avenue Redevelopment Project
The redevelopment will bring 87 affordable apartments, over 25,000 square feet of commercial space, and 16 full-time jobs to the Greater East Side neighborhood.
Read More2024 Business Awards Nomination and Application Period Announcement
Eighth Annual Business Awards program accepting nominations and applications
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