The St. Paul Public Housing Agency broke ground with Ramsey County officials Thursday on a project to build 11 new deeply affordable homes as part of a $4.8 million effort expected to be completed by the fall of 2026.
The project, funded by the county and the SPPHA, includes seven townhomes at McDonough Homes and four townhomes at Dunedin Terrace. The homes will be affordable for families earning less than 30% of the area median income.
The agency operates publicly-owned properties and administers housing choice vouchers in St. Paul. McDonough Homes includes 592 apartments originally constructed in 1952, with additions made as recently as 2016. Dunedin Terrace Family Development includes 88 apartments originally constructed in 1966, with renovations made in 1992 and 1999.
The groundbreaking took place at McDonough Homes Community Center near Interstate 35E and Wheelock Parkway.
“These new townhomes further SPPHA’s mission to help families achieve greater stability and self-reliance through housing,” said Louise Seeba, SPPHA executive director, in a statement. “These eleven homes represent the Agency’s final available public housing subsidies. By maximizing our public housing development capacity, we’re ensuring that Saint Paul’s most vulnerable families have access to safe, affordable homes which will ultimately build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.”
Six two-bedroom residences — with one fully accessible with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor — and one five-bedroom residence will be added to McDonough Homes which is in the North End neighborhood. Four three-bedroom residences with accessible first floors will be added at Dunedin Terrace in the West Side neighborhood. Units will include sprinkler systems, enhanced security and durability features to ensure long-term quality and safety, according to the agency.
Related Articles
St. Paul Park approves housing development as new city administrator begins work
After St. Thomas-area home demolished without permit, concerns grow over new student housing
New map highlights Washington County home deeds with racial covenants
Divided St. Paul council votes 4-3 against 28.5% rent hikes on Ashland Ave.
St. Paul: Housing, Grand Casino Arena remodel among roundtable topics
Leave a Reply