In this blog series, we take a deeper dive into the 1-4 housing study. Learn the “why” behind this study and how you can get involved.

In this blog series, we take a deeper dive into the 1-4 housing study. Learn the “why” behind this study and how you can get involved.

In Saint Paul, both renters and homebuyers have faced challenges due to the city’s (and the broader region’s) lack of housing availability. Rental vacancy rates and home buying inventories have been too low, driving up prices for everybody. This is an outcome of failing to build enough housing in our city, despite our growing population.

In Saint Paul, both renters and homebuyers have faced challenges due to the city’s (and the broader region’s) lack of housing availability. Rental vacancy rates and home buying inventories have been too low, driving up prices for everybody. This is an outcome of failing to build enough housing in our city, despite our growing population.

Find out where are we in the Summit Avenue master planning process and study up on the latest information from the City.

The City of St. Paul is planning to apply for the federal Reconnecting Communities funds, but has not determined whether the scope of their request will include a highway-to-boulevard conversion. Now is a critical time to ask leaders to study Twin Cities Boulevard solution.

While we wait for the City’s planning team to release their draft 1-4 unit housing proposal, we are building a coalition of organizations for more housing choice to support the policy when it reaches the Planning Commission and City Council. If you’d like to get involved with this work, send us a message!

Interested in making a big impact on sustainable land use policy in St. Paul? Apply to join the St. Paul Planning Commission! The City is currently accepting applications for prospective Commissioners to fill five vacancies: if you live in Ward 2, 4, 5, or 6, consider applying!

In June 2022, a Hennepin County district court judge halted the implementation of Minneapolis’ groundbreaking 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which enabled more multi-family housing options throughout the city. At the invitation of Neighbors for More Neighbors and some pro bono attorneys, Sustain St. Paul helped prepare an amicus brief to support the City of Minneapolis’ appeal.

Join us on Slack! Slack is an web-based “workspace” app that Sustain St. Paul’s members use to communicate with each other between meetings, especially about ongoing advocacy projects we’re working on. Sign up today!

Sustain Saint Paul supports design concepts for Summit Avenue that make biking safer and more accessible.

May 2022 meeting: recap

Pledge to support the Hillcrest Site Master Plan and contact City Council Members urging them to vote in support of the Master Plan!

St. Paul’s planning staff are proposing to eliminate petition requirements for housing developers to apply for permits from the city. These petition requirements make it more difficult to develop housing because they enable nearby neighbors to effectively block projects. Please join us in publicly voicing your support of these proposed changes to the Planning Commission!

The City of Saint Paul plans to reconstruct Grand Avenue between Fairview and Snelling avenues in 2024. Make your voice heard and complete the survey today!

Support new housing at 1708 Selby Avenue!

Sustain Saint Paul hosted a presentation on the Twin Cities Boulevard concept. Read on for a recap of the meeting and view the meeting recording and slide deck.

Learn about how you can support increased housing supply for current and future Saint Paul residents! The city of Saint Paul is seeking public input and stories to help inform policy relating to 1- to 4-unit housing options. Find out how you can help.