2024 Critical Corridors Awards
On December 3, 2024, the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved funding for the following projects through the HRA levy:
| Project | Recipient | Location | Commission District | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development + Infrastructure | ||||
| Arcade Apartments | Reuter Walton Development | 3400 Arcade Street, Vadnais Heights | 1 | $250,000 |
| Connecting Rice Street: Closing the Gap | City of Little Canada | Sidewalk along 2490 to 2640 Rice Street, Little Canada | 2 | $250,000 |
| GloryVille | Gloria Wong | 1570 White Bear Avenue North, Saint. Paul | 6 | $500,000 |
| Hamm's Brewery: East End Apartments | JB Vang Partners | 94 Minnehaha Avenue East, Saint Paul | 5 | $500,000 |
| Plaza del Sol | Latino Economic Development Center | 990 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul | 3 | $104,305 |
On June 4, 2024, the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved funding for the following projects through the HRA levy:
| Project | Recipient | Location | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | |||
| Rice Street Redevelopment Framework Plan | District 6 Planning Council | Rice Street Saint Paul (Orange Avenue W to W Sycamore Street) | $50,000 |
| Little Mekong Market Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan | Asian Economic Development Association | 422 University Ave W, Saint Paul | $50,000 |
| City Center Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan | City of Vadnais Heights | 781 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights (Northeast quadrant of the Interstate 35E/County Road E interchange) | $25,000 |
| Commercial Corridor Initiative | |||
| Foundations of Belonging: Building Community Spirit and Connection in Little Canada | City of Little Canada | Rice Street, Little Canada (Country Drive to County Road B East) | $31,500 |
| Total | $156,500 | ||