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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...
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Carver County, MN, is a great place to live with a variety of affordable housing options available! The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is dedicated to helping everyone find the perfect housing options for their financial and individual needs in the area. The CDA owns and manages around 750...
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Access to adequate housing is a hallmark of a community’s ability to deliver an acceptable quality of life for its residents. Endless studies report a link between housing and improving numerous metrics: childhood and intergenerational poverty, individual economic mobility and regional economic growth, to name a few. In Carver County,...
FHIC Fair Housing Activities RFP
May 30 2024The Fair Housing Implementation Council (FHIC) requests proposals from any qualified agency, nonprofit or community organization related to the Fair Housing activities identified in its 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). Proposals will be collected in an online ZoomGrants application until Monday, June 10, 2024, at 4:30 PM.The FHIC...
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MN Housing launched its First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program. The program is a downpayment and closing cost loan for first-generation homebuyers. The program offers loans up to $35,000. The first-generation homebuyer loan is a deferred, interest-free and forgivable loan. The program has funding to serve approximately 1,500 eligible borrowers. To learn...
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Today we kick-off the first day of Affordable Housing Week (May 13-17, 2024)! The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is proud to be spotlighted by Choose Carver County for the equitable actions we push for our communities. The mission of the CDA is: providing affordable housing opportunities and fostering...
Carver County remains on track to become the first Minnesota county of more than 10,000 residents and the first Twin Cities metro county to have 100 percent high-speed broadband service availability.When that occurs by the end of 2024, ironically some rural areas will have higher internet speed service than at...
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...
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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
Carver County is beginning to take its first steps toward the creation of a community resource center (CRC). At the April 2 County Board Meeting, money was set aside to fund a future CRC in Carver County. These funds, along with a needs assessment survey that is being finalized to...
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...
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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...