Housing Framework

Project Phase (Pre-concept, Concept, Plan, Develop, Available, Archive)

Available Phase

Impacts

PlanScape Impacts :

Level 1: Aging, Business Process, Housing

Level 2: Heritage Preservation, Civic Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Financial Stress/Homelessness, Housing: Affordable Rate, Housing: Market Rate, Governance/Public Policy, Health & Wellness

DMC Impacts:

Livable City

Community Health Impacts:

Financial Stress/Homelessness

Collaborators

Contact: Steve Borchardt ; Email: Steve.borchardt@rochesterarea.org ; Phone: TBD

Lead Organization: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing

Known/Likely Collaborators: AARP Rochester, MN ; Center City Housing (Silver Creek Corners) ; City of Rochester, MN ; Coalition for Rochester Area Housing ; Communities United for Rochester Empowerment (CURE) ; Community Development Department (Formerly Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department) ; Community Networking Group (CNG) ; County of Olmsted, MN ; DMC EDA ; Diversity Council ; Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMH) ; Olmsted County Community Services ; Olmsted County HRA ; Rochester Area Foundation

Potential Collaborators: In the City for Good Steering Committee ; Three Rivers Community Action

Related Projects

2018-08-25

MN Governor Housing Taskforce Report

Olmsted County Market Area

2016-2020 Housing Framework

Maxfield Study

2/7/2014

Maxfield Study Summary

More Info

Housing Coalition

Housing Events

Governor's Housing Task Force

Mixed Income Housing Report

2019 DMCC Affordable Housing Work Plan Status   Date: 2019/09/27  

Councilman Michael Wojcik Comments to DMC pertaining to Affordable Housing   Date: 2019/02/15  

Collective Impact Model to enable Housing Coalition   Date: 2018/12/09  

2016-2020 Housing Framework   Date: 2018/08/21  

City Council Discussing Affordable Housing   Date: 2017/09/21  

2020-02-04 PB Reporting: Process improvement needed. 

The two local projects selected are Century Heights, a 76-unit project from Rochester-based Joseph Development, and Mayowood Apartments, a 30-unit development from Center City Housing Corporation.

2019 Presentations : September DMCC, meeting, May DMCC meeting and Feb DMCC meeting.

Housing coalition has invested $3 million in 16 months.

Here are 6 comments / Suggestions that that Councilman Wojcik sent do the DMC EDA and Board pertaining to how DMC can have a positive impact on the affordability of housing in the district and beyond.

The City of Rochester is looking to have up to 10 floors of housing constructed on top of a brand new 650 unit parking ramp.

This is in both a targeted census tract, an opportunity zone and a couple blocks from the Mayo Clinic. The city spent an addition $500k to ensure footings could serve up to 10 addition levels of housing.

11/13/2018 Housing Coalition meeting starting a series of conversations regarding the future and role of the housing alliance in our community.  To start these conversations, Elaine Case will be presenting on the Community Impact model.

Notes and presentation from  the July Housing Conversation hosted by Kim Norton.

Olmsted County Housing Environmental Scan Phase I Reports

Rochester Area Foundation announced the creation of the Coalition
for Rochester Area Housing, a group of public and private sector organizations dedicated to affordable housing in the Rochester area.

Offering a collective, community-wide commitment to action, Rochester Nonprofit Consortium leads a Collaborative Response to Racial Equity

OpenBeam is sharing the message from the Y's management team. A time to reflect.

COVID-19 Recovery Actions: (1) Presentation to DMCC board (2) Webinar COVID business restart discussion series

Keep it local grant recognized by Bloomberg

In light of all that is going on throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Diversity Council wants to remain a connector and convener for all those in need throughout our community. If you are aware of valuable information and resources, please email info@diversitycouncil.org and we will do our best to increase awareness.

If you have needs to express as an individual or member of a particular community, please reach out to info@diversitycouncil.org. Diversity Council is willing and happy to hear your concerns and connect you with the correct resources.

Topics include: 5 Steps to Reopening your business safely, Liability Concerns for Reopening Your Business

Techsoap newsletter with information on better usage of collaboration technologies. 

Microgrants to Help Support Entrepreneurial Activity and The ‘United We Stand’ Small Business Microgrant Fund aims to provide emergency cash assistance for brick and mortar businesses.

A process flow chart to work through the CARES Act: Does Pandemic Relief Impact Me As A Refugee?

There will be two Town Halls with House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and Senate HHS Chair and Deputy Majority Leader Michelle Benson on issues facing non-profits Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

A  searchable listing of services from across the state: Home-delivered meals, Grocery and pharmacy deliveries, Care Coordination and home care. 

(1) Grant Application Now Available for Nonprofits to Apply for Together Fund Grants

(2) Rochester Area Foundation and other community partners announced the creation of a fund called TOGETHER: Greater Rochester Area COVID-19 Community Support Fund. Hosted at Rochester Area Foundation, the TOGETHER Fund will award grants to local nonprofits that are experiencing unforeseen challenges due to the ongoing pandemic.

Living with angry brains The next few weeks will challenge your emotional and social skills.

Governor Walz today announced that Minnesota’s health plans have agreed to waive costs for treatment of COVID-19. This move comes in response to a March 13 letter from the Governor and State Commissioners of Health and Commerce urging Minnesota health plans to remove barriers to coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota Discovery Recovery Fund issues first grants. 

Investing in community-led solutions: supporting our nonprofit partners

Advocating for equity: Standing with our AAPI community