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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.

Planning Division
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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.

Economic Development Division
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Housing

The Housing Division works to ensure access to quality housing for all Saint Paul residents. The team finances housing construction and renovations, provide foreclosure prevention and counseling, supports homeless prevention and shelter services, and informs housing policy decisions.

Housing Division

Applications open for CEO Next Business Institute

7/27/2023 Planning & Economic Development

This no-cost program is accepting applications from motivated CEOs that have a growth vision for their company and looking to transition from small to large scale.

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Met Council Approves Grants for Job Creation, Housing and Economic Development

7/27/2023 Planning & Economic Development

Projects in Saint Paul will receive $1.1 million in grant funds to support economic opportunity, redevelopment and job creation across the city.

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The Saint Paul Port Authority Begins Construction at The Heights

7/11/2023 Planning & Economic Development

After nearly five years of planning, The Heights is set to deliver 1,000 new housing units and 1,000 living wage jobs to Saint Paul’s Greater Eastside.

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Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul Announce New Young Adult Workforce Development Program

7/6/2023 Mayor's Office

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars will fund multiple career preparation opportunities through 13 local community-based organizations.

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Last Edited: August 3, 2023