Pro/Con: "Con" view on Emerson North
Here is the “Con” argument regarding the development, put together by Brian Bushay, who is on the board of Old Highland and on the NRRC Board and chair of the Real Estate Commercial Task Force: This proposed development would have a significant impact on the Old Highland Neighborhood. After discussion of the details that have been made available by the developers regarding this proposal, the Board of Directors of the Old Highland Neighborhood Association, at our August Board...
Read MoreSpecial Meeting Sept. 15 regarding Building Development
The NRRC Residential Commercial Task Force committee will be holding a special meeting Thursday, September 15, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the UROC building, 2001 Plymouth Avenue. The Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation is proposing a four-story housing development at the corner of 1800 Emerson Ave. N. (the site of the current Families Moving Forward facility). Their housing proposal consists of a 4 story building with mixed income housing: 36 workforce housing units and 12...
Read MoreTornado Disaster Short Term Rental Subsidy Program
Limited Funding has been made available through the Family Housing Fund to provide eligible households a Tornado Disaster Short-Term Rental Subsidy for housing. This program consists of a short-term rent subsidy, funding to help with household expenses, and in some assistance to locate affordable housing. The rent subsidy is paid directly to the landlord for up to two months for participants meeting the eligibility. The participant must be current on their rent and receiving no other...
Read More2011 Board Elections – Nov. 17
Consider joining the NRRC Board and be a part of this amazing neighbor-driven community organization. Fill out the application online. Board of Directors Elections Will Be Held: November 17th, 2011 8:00 am to 7:45pm at UROC: 2001 Plymouth Avenue N. NRRC is comprised of 13 districts that represent the residents of Willard-Hay and Near North Neighborhoods. This year’s elections will be for even numbered districts and open seats. 2 representatives for each district will be elected. (see...
Read MoreBack-To-School Ice Cream Social
If you didn’t make it out for the NRRC Back-To-School event, you missed out. Not only was there delicious ice cream for all, we gave away nearly 100 bags of school supplies for neighborhood youth and families. Several youth and education serving organizations gave brief presentations to the residents about programs being offered in the neighborhood. Residents discussed barriers to educational success and concerns they had about our children’s education. The youth participated...
Read MoreNorthside Transportation Network Workshop
Northside Transportation Network COMMUNITY WORKSHOP, OPEN HOUSE & INFORMATION SESSION Regarding the proposed Bottineau Corridor Light Rail and its potential impact upon North Minneapolis Thursday, Sept. 8 from 9 am – 7 pm Friday, Sept. 9 from 9 am – 5 pm Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 am – 5 pm Minneapolis Urban League 2100 Plymouth Avenue North The proposed Bottineau LRT line alternatives offer a variety of opportunities and challenges to the future development potential...
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