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PromoStreet parking on University Avenue under LRTtion Name |
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The latest news from the Central Corridor planning office includes a drastic change in the projected street parking on University Avenue after the new Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is constructed. For years, the projection was a loss of - at most - 40% of the current street parking. The projections include elimination of nearly 90% of all street parking on University.
This very serious change could have a ripple impact on businesses in our area, and these designs need to be submitted for Federal Transportation Administration Approval the first week of September. There is very little time to understand and respond to these changes. We have requested the Met Council project engineers meet with our Board and community members to get more details on these projections.
The meeting will be held at the Rondo Community Outreach Library, 461 Dale Street, on Monday, July 28 at 6:00 PM. Come when you can, you do not need to be present for the whole meeting to learn more. You can read the Metropolitan Council's recent presentation about parking, and their most recent traffic study summary, from our web site.
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ArticlNew "contract for deed" homeownership program |
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Greater Frogtown CDC has been approved to offer a new option for home ownership in our community. Under the MURL program of Minnesota Housing, Greater Frogtown can purchase a vacant home, repair and improve the property, and work with a new owner who may not be ready for a traditional mortgage but can move in to the home now while working on a plan to become mortgage-ready. During this time, the new "contract for deed" is allowing this neighbor to pay based on their existing income so they can be ready for a traditional home loan. Please contact Becky Errigo to learn more.
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New electronic forum proposed for Frogtown |
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The E-Democracy project is getting ready to start a new, neighborhood-based online discussion just for issues effecting Frogtown neighborhoods. Want to talk to neighbors about trash pick-up, the upcoming Frogtown Health Festival (August 23) or what happened to the old police station building? This new idea could be great place to learn from neighbors about what is up in our area.
You can learn more at the E-Democracy web site, or directly at the Frogtown Forums page.
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Townhome prices reduced on Dale Street
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The City of Saint Paul just approved new assistance for buyers of the Townhomes at 632 Dale Street. These new construction townhomes feature attached garages, great balcony's, wonderful kitchens and more. Please visit DaleStreetTownhomes.com for more information.
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