[HousingLink-HousingNews] February 20, 2004

[Colin Cox]

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HOW DOES MINNESOTA COMPARE IN PROVIDING LOW-INCOME SUPPORTS?

What has happened since supports for low-income families shifted from the federal to state governments? The US General Accounting Office examines this issue and shares the results in a recent report. 

Included in the GAO's information-packed report:
* the supports provided, including a brief overview of the recent changes
* a case study of 5 states, including nearby Wisconsin
* the future of state support programs. 
And, the set of appendices include multiple state-by-state analyses of supports received by eligible applicants, the number of recipients, and the availability of supports. 

The entire report (70+ pages) is available at  www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-04-256 

(Thanks to Jim Anderson at Ramsey County Human Services for bringing this report to our attention). 

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HousingNews
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Sunday, February 15, 2004

PIONEER PRESS
"Change of heart led Dorothy Day director to his job"
A profile of Fred Woods, director of Saint Paul's Dorothy Day Center. 
http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/7950816.htm


Monday, February 16, 2004

STAR TRIBUNE
"St. Paul faith community helps recast W. 7th St. development"
A group of various churches and synagogues lobbied for the inclusion of affordable housing in Saint Paul's new Gateway Village development. 
http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4378541.html


Tuesday, February 17, 2004

STAR TRIBUNE
"Nick Coleman: A sad memorial at a Minneapolis snowbank"
Columnist Nick Coleman comments on the death and public remembrance of a homeless man who died recently. 
http://www.startribune.com/stories/357/4380385.html


Wednesday, February 18, 2004

STAR TRIBUNE
"National developer eyes plans for former stables in Eagan"
A new upscale development in Eagan has some talking about affordable housing in the suburb. 
http://www.startribune.com/stories/332/4379796.html

PIONEER PRESS
"Intersection gaining steam"
Housing is one of the components being considered in the redevelopment of Saint Paul's University Avenue. 
http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/7976447.htm



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Events
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ADVOCATING FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
8:30 AM: "Advocating for Supportive Housing" presented by Buck Bagot and Andy McMahon, Minneapolis, MN
Register by February 18, 2004
FMI: Contact Denise Warren at 612-721-3700 x104 or denise.warren at csh.org. 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FORUM 
Thursday, February 26, 2004
6PM:  "Getting it Done!" University Club of Saint Paul, Saint Paul
Register by February 19, 2004
To register: Contact Hal Clapp at United Way 612.340.7483 or mailto:clapph at unitedwaytwincities.org.

CURA: LENDING AND FORECLOSURE
Friday, February 27, 2004
12 Noon: "Subprime Lending and Foreclosure in the Twin Cities, presented by U of M Assistant Professor Jeff Crump,  Carlson School of Management Room 1-143
RSVP by February 25, 2004
To register: Call 612-625-1551
FMI: Contact David Bael at 612-625-2086 or visit www.cura.umn.edu

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Friday, February 27, 2004 
1:30 PM: Supportive Housing for Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness Working Group, Metropolitan Council, Saint Paul
FMI: Visit http://www.mhfa.state.mn.us/about/about_reports.htm or contact Julie Stahl at julie.stahl at state.mn.us or (651) 296-2291.

HOUSING PRESERVATION
Wednesday, March 3, 2004
8:30AM: "Housing Preservation Workshop: Keeping Affordable Multifamily Housing Affordable," offered by Minnesota Housing Partnership, Roseville, MN
Register by February 26, 2004
FMI: Visit www.mhponline.org or call Ann at 651-649-1710, ext 100. 

For more information, visit the Affordable Housing Events Calendar at http://www.housinglink.org/Events_Calendar.htm


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Resources
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HOUSING AUTHORITY WEBSITES

Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commdev/hra/hra.htm

Dakota Community Development Agency
http://www.dakotacda.org/

Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority
http://www.metrocouncil.org/housing/housing.htm

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
http://www.mphaonline.org/

Saint Paul Public Housing Agency
http://www.stpaulpha.org/

South Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority
http://www.ssphra.org/

Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
http://www.wchra.com/

These and other links can also be found at http://www.housinglink.org/Links%20Library.htm