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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, supports homeless prevention and shelter services, and informs housing policy decisions.

Housing Division

Saint Paul Adopts Zoning Amendments for Cannabis-Related Businesses

9/18/2024 Planning & Economic Development

The zoning changes outline where state-licensed retail, production, and cultivation businesses can locate, and create the framework to launch the cannabis industry in Saint Paul.

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City of Saint Paul Approves Zoning Amendments for East Grand Avenue

8/14/2024 Planning & Economic Development

These changes address current development challenges and aim to increase the vitality and walkability along this important commercial corridor.

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CEO Next recruiting now for 2024/2025 cohort

8/14/2024 Planning & Economic Development

This no-cost program provides cohort learning, advanced research, and expert forums to help growing companies in Ramsey County build systems to scale their business.

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Spotlight: East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

7/10/2024 Planning & Economic Development

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).

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Last Edited: September 17, 2024