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Carver County CDA and Carver County Public Health engaged Maxfield Research and Consulting, LLC to prepare a Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis for the County. This analysis provides recommendations on the amount and types of housing that may be developed to meet the needs of current and future households residing in...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, April 22, 2024For more information, contact:Allison StreichCollaboration with Golden Shovel Agency Ushers in a Fresh, User-Friendly Website ExperienceCHASKA, MN – Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, developed in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. This exciting revamp...
Fair Housing Training 2024
Apr 25 2024The Carver County CDA held its annual Fair Housing Training this week during National Fair Housing Month. A big thank you to Lisa Marvin for providing a very informative and engaging training with our staff and Board! #cccda #fairhousing
The Carver County CDA Board meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, April 18th has been cancelled. Our next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16th.
The Carver City Council at a recent meeting approved items related to a number of community projects, and mentioned dates for several other important events.The council, at its March 18 meeting, approved the final plat for Carver Place, a three-story, 60-unit multi-family housing complex with 1- 2- and 3-bedroom apartments...
Breaking Down Barriers: The Critical Impact of Workforce Housing on Employment Prospects
Mar 27 2024This article originally appeared on and was written for Wyandotte Economic Development Council by Golden Shovel Agency.In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, the struggle to secure suitable housing options has emerged as a formidable barrier to employment for many individuals. The shortage of workforce housing options affects workers’...
Building the Business Case for Health Equity
Mar 1 2024Does improving health equity also improve profitability? A trio of health industry experts chewed over that question and many more at a TCB Talks event at the Minneapolis Club on Thursday morning. TCB senior editor Liz Fedor moderated the panel.Rachel Hardeman, the Blue Cross Endowed Professor of Health and Racial...
The Meter: Health Care and Minnesota’s Economy
Feb 29 2024Twin Cities Business gathered some stats about the Minnesota health care economy. Yes, 1% of the state's population are working registered nurses.See all the stats here.
Celebrating Black History Month at DEED
Feb 28 2024Black History Month is an important occasion for our state not only to uplift and celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans, but also to recommit ourselves to investing in Black Minnesotans and building a state where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Indeed, as Governor Walz noted in proclaiming...
Connect with Carver County on Social Media!
Feb 27 2024 Just 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis, Carver County is the fastest-growing county in the Twin Cities metro area. This upbeat region is happy, healthy, and full of community spirit and good news. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey through social media.Follow Carver County on Facebook and...
At the Dec. 19 Carver County board meeting, Deputy Executive Director of the Minnesota Housing Partnership Elizabeth Glidden presented the board with information about the Carver County Community Development Agency’s request to create a local housing trust fund.The Minnesota Housing Partnership is a nonprofit organization that “advocates for equitable housing...
Carver County has 11 distinct communities and offers a wide variety of affordable housing options, from charming historic homes to emerging modern developments and everything in between. Housing and lifestyle options are two reasons Carver County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Twin Cities metro region.Housing Options –...