Success stories
A catalyst for community
Exploring Hennepin County’s support for affordable commercial space and community institutions.
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Hennepin County initiatives support revitalization of Historic Coliseum Building
Several Hennepin County initiatives support the top-to-bottom reimagining of the historic Coliseum Building.
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Hennepin County awards $3.49 million to seven transit-oriented developments
Hennepin County announces seven awards for Transit Oriented Communities funding.
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Swank Eatery awarded $500,000 for development along the Blue Line Extension
Affordable retail space, plenty of food, and a place for the community to gather. That is the vision of Swank Eatery.
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Harvesting community partnership at Four Sisters Farm
The story behind Four Sisters Farm is one of many partners coming together.
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Active Living: A creative approach to more active communities
Active Living: A creative approach to more active communities
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Mx. founder taps Elevate for ‘everything’ to start their business
When launching their business, LJ Bauermeister did a lot of learning on the fly, then found Elevate Hennepin and a team of trusted, professional advisors.
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Path to the Midtown Greenway
Revival of a community asset
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Bringing built and natural environments into harmony
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Equity Matters project takes root with predevelopment assistance
Emerging developer transforms vacant lot down the street
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To date, we've invested $39 million in 136 projects contributing to:
2.1 million +
square feet of new or retained commercial and office space
More than $1 billion
in leveraged funding
10,000
new or retained housing units
2,800
new or retained jobs
Supporting small businesses
Small businesses are the foundation of our resilient economy. They create two out of every three jobs and reflect our growing diversity. Through the Open to Business program, small businesses of all types can access the resources and expertise they need to grow.
2,465
small businesses served
$70 million
in direct and facilitated financing
14,686
hours of technical service
Mapping growth and investment
The Community Development Investments and Property Trends Tool is an interactive mapping application that shows Hennepin County Community and Economic Development program investments and changes in property values over time.
Learn about the tool methodology (DOCX)
Investing in communities
Since 2005, Hennepin County has invested more than $172 million in hundreds of planning and development projects. 75% of these projects have been in low- and moderate-income communities where the average household earns less than 80% of the area median income.
Tracking development near light rail
Compared to Hennepin County as a whole, properties in light rail corridors see more property improvements, higher growth in estimated market value, and greater increase in property taxes paid.
Learn more about development and property trends in light rail corridors (DOCX).
