Community Development Committee – Cleveland Neighborhood Association

Does your House need some TLC?

Flood Zone 5 Solutions- To improve water quality and to handle rain where it falls, the Cleveland Neighborhood and the City of Minneapolis are working on a way to remove 20 acre feet from the stormwater system. During heavy rainfalls, flash flooding becomes an issue in at 36th Avenue at Victory Memorial Drive as well as 35th Avenue at Washburn and 35th Avenue and Vincent. This is because of water collected in other parts of the community are transported west along stormwater mains, exceeding capacity.

Cleveland Neighborhood Opportunity Map
To get a better idea of what is possible, a map was created to segment the neighborhood and define opportunities that exist in the neighborhood to create a positive urban atmosphere.

Landscaping Grants-– ~~Up to $100 per household is available on a first come, first served basis.~~ (May come back- stay plugged in)

The Community Development Committee is looking to start a small business matching grant or loan in order to help improve their curb appeal. If you are interested in pushing this initiative forward, please attend our Community Development Committee Meetings. Please refer to our board minutes for updates.

Cleveland Corridors Visioning. This document provides the basis for any redevelopment along the Lowry Avenue and Penn Avenue corridors.

North Service Area Masterplan (NSAMP)- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is currently investing heavily into North Minneapolis Parks. Through a grant provided by MPRB, Cleveland Neighborhood Association was able to engage around Cleveland Park during the year of 2017. Because of that engagement, Cleveland Park was one of the few parks in North Minneapolis that will be receiving a major makeover See the plan here.

Housing Redevelopment Loans- Two loan programs are currently available through NRP funds that have been allocated for Cleveland Residents. You may connect with Center for Energy and Environment to receive an application to apply for $1-$10,000 to repair any structural issues with your home. Depending on your income, you may pay 0-1% interest and it may be forgivable.

Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED)- The City of Minneapolis’ CPED department releases an RFP to different developers on properties that are owned by the City of Minneapolis. When Developer’s turn in a scope of work to their department, they send that information to Cleveland Neighborhood Association if it falls within the borders of Cleveland Neighborhood. We then invite the developers to our Community Development meetings for them to share their plans with the committee and residents in hopes to get a letter of support from CNA submitted to CPED. You can help shape your neighborhood by responding to these invites and show up. This will give you the opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions to the developers and contractors.