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St. Cloud EDA urges housing, downtown reinvestment and industry targeting in Sherburne update
Summary
A St. Cloud economic development official told the Sherburne County EDA that downtown revitalization, workforce housing and targeted industry recruitment (automation, IT, food and precision manufacturing) are priorities, and invited local input at an April 22 open house on the city’s comp plan.
The St. Cloud economic development director told the Sherburne County Economic Development Authority on April 2 that the city is prioritizing downtown revitalization and workforce housing as it updates its strategic plan.
The presenter, identified in the meeting only by role, said St. Cloud has refocused its priorities under a new mayor and is pushing redevelopment to replace lost office jobs and to create housing for people the city needs to attract. “We have a desperate need for workforce housing in St. Cloud,” the presenter said, adding that downtown plans and catalyst‑site drawings will be shown at a public open house on April 22 at River’s Edge.
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