Bloomington residents are scheduled to have their voices heard on the future of affordable housing in the city. A public hearing has been announced for July 23, 2024, where community members can provide input on a proposed Contract for Private Development between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Bloomington (HRA) and the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (who is the Redeveloper). According to a notice published on the City of Bloomington's official website, the hearing will address the sale and redevelopment of a property located at 9030 Park Ave South, Lot 4, Block 3, Farr 3rd Addition.
The public hearing is to promptly commence after 6:00 p.m. at Civic Plaza, with stakeholders encouraged to attend and vocalize their opinions or concerns. Individuals who wish to participate but cannot do so in person may opt to send written testimony directly to the HRA before the hearing. There's also the option to contact Natalie Barrett at (952) 563-4985 or via email at [email protected] for specific inquiries.
Details surrounding the agreement, as well as the future of the redevelopment property, are open for public inspection at the HRA offices at Civic Plaza. The proposal suggests an intent to split the redevelopment property prior to its final development phase. In the aftermath of the public consultation process, the Board will deliberate on a resolution to formally authorize the sale and redevelopment to the Redeveloper.
The City of Bloomington emphasizes that further information about the Property in question, including how to access the draft contract, is available during office hours. Community engagement is highly sought after in such civic matters, where the outcomes are to impact housing accessibility. Those interested in contributing their perspective can find more resources and details on the HRA's website or reach out to officials as specified in the public notice.
To watch the proceedings or for additional participation methods, please refer here for more information.
