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Council committee hears LRO briefing on social housing typologies and next steps for RFP
Summary
Legislative Research & Oversight presented an overview of social housing models (public developer, public housing conversion, and portfolio/dedicated‑fund models) and recommended a policy briefing and RFP for a feasibility study; members asked staff to tailor a deeper study to Minneapolis’ market and revenue options.
The Committee of the Whole received a Legislative Research & Oversight briefing Oct. 21 that outlined social housing typologies, local examples, and potential next steps for a feasibility study.
Andrew Hawkins, director of the Legislative Research & Oversight Division, and policy analyst Sarah Renner walked members through a three‑part typology from the NYU Furman Center. Group A (public developer/revolving loan fund) models — examples included Montgomery County, Md. — use public financing and equity to develop mixed‑income housing. Group B models…
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