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Program Description and Resources Goals and Policies: Includes goals and policies related IIIto growth management and the orderly expansion of its D ,..i,---1- :_ 54, ,_,-7-' 4, It E urban area and the infrastructure systems to support that a-� e growth, including land use, transportation, community Frequently, when communities undertake facilities, environmental protection, and housing and Comprehensive Planning, they have limited resources and economic development. staff capacity. Consequently, Comprehensive Plans can Conservation Design: Utilizing the Minnesota Land often be uncharacteristic of the community and impractical Classification System mapping will be the first step for the to implement. The GCI program will help communities plan community to explore the many advantages of conservation and build better communities through: design strategies. Better Land Use Planning: By accessing higher quality Community Vision,a Master Plan for its Future Form, data, GIS mapping and assessment, and market research Plan Elements: GMHF will very strongly encourage a tools, communities will be able to make more strategic and master plan for the community's growth areas, which will informed decisions about managing growth. represent a manifestation of the community's future vision Enhanced Community Participation:By incorporating as it has emerged from the sustained involvement of the principles and methods of community-based planning, a public and the rigorous evaluation of numerous alternatives. more creative and complete community participation process will develop local leadership and knowledge. . #2: Implementation/Capacity-Building Grants Actionable Goals:Practical goals and new resources will GMHF will provide "capacity-building" grants to cities result in implementation of concrete projects that to provide two years of support for local planning and demonstrate a better vision for the community. development staff or contract personnel to manage the Funding for Staff to Implement Plan: Participating ~.. implementation of pending housing projects.Up to$25,000 communities will receive access to funding to add planning per year for a two-year, capacity building grant. Each city community development staff for a two-year period. would be required to obtain 1:1 matching funds from other local, philanthropic or state sources. Capital Funding for Model Project: Participating communities will receive priority funding for technical #3: Capital Project Funding for Model Projects assistance grants, plus loans for site assembly, construction financing and homebuyer assistance to complete one or In each community, one (or more) development more demonstration-quality developments. project(s) that includes at least 50 affordable housing units must be identified as part of the larger planning process. #1: Area-Wide Planning Support Affordable housing units must be part of a larger mixed- income and/or mixed-use development. GMHF will GMHF will provide up to$50,000 per community for provide BBN technical assistance funding,and may provide community-based planning and design assistance through capital funding for construction and homebuyer gap. a professional planning firm for the creation of long-term community plans,including creation of a 10-year,affordable GMHF would allocate up to $15,000 per affordable housing p GMHF will work with cities to raise unit in deferred loans to qualified homebuyers. Projects additional matching funds(cash or in-kind)of$25,000 from should leverage othe ace of 10:1,including strong other sources. The community planning process will address: participation of private (mortgage), state, local, and/or employer dollars. •GMHF will also seek opportunities to Growth Forecasts: Population, household and job be an equity investor in land required for current or future growth. housing developments. Land Inventory, Supply and Intrinsic Suitability: Mapping and analysis of natural resource systems and #4:Building Better Neighborhoods Planning Support features using the Minnesota Department of Natural GMHF will provide up to $25,000 of model project Resources data and mapping; a comprehensive inventory BBN planning support*6)site- specific model projects: existing land uses utilizing GIS technology; and an GMHF will award tech• (stance rants for professional enturousing units by type, age and value. =a g p services related to sitt ' 4"•n and site design; public Co' pity and Neighboring Community infrastructure planning, f,,,`°' ome designs. Participation and Communications: Several models will be provided to organize and sustain strong community Technical assistance is provided by GMHF staff and participation throughout the planning process. contract architects. .