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Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Grant – Guidelines 1 Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Grant Guidelines Purpose The Ramsey County Development & Infrastructure Grant funds inclusive redevelopment and public infrastructure within transit, economic and cultural corridors. The program supports efficient land use and compact built form to enhance connectivity between housing, jobs, retail and services, while creating walkable environments. Eligible Applicants Developers (for-profit or non-profit), government agencies and related development authorities. Eligible Activities • Extraordinary costs of housing, commercial or mixed-use redevelopment projects o Clearing acquired property and installation of streets, utilities and other site improvements (in conjunction with the redevelopment project) o Public realm improvements or amenities (accessible to the public on private property). o Stormwater management. o Geotechnical soil correction. o Building & related structures removal through demolition, deconstruction or moving (demolition, destruction, removal, and clearance of all structures and other improvements on the project site). o Parking removal in redevelopment (resulting in a net decrease of at least 10% of parking) • Public site infrastructure improvements (water and sewer, standard sidewalks, standard exterior public lights, etc.). • Projects not associated with a development project must be comprehensive (not just a single sidewalk or street light, for example). • Strategic property acquisition. Eligibility limited to agencies preserving sites for future transit- oriented/higher density development. Ineligible Activities • Building Construction or Renovation. • Environmental Remediation (soil/groundwater). • Streetscaping/Landscaping. • Tenant relocation costs. • Tenant improvements. • Soft Costs (performance bonds, insurance, etc.) • Contingencies. • Administration. Funding Maximum anticipated award is $500,000, per project. Funds must be expended by December 31, 2024. Activities completed prior to grant award are not eligible for reimbursement. Strategic and Selection Priorities • Project feasibility and readiness. • Increase in affordable housing units. • Increase in jobs. • Increase in property taxes. • Acts as a catalyst for surrounding redevelopment without displacement of existing residents. • Intensifies land use emphasizing pedestrian environment and transit service. • Improves pedestrian safety and access. • Sustainability impacts.