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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
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The Big Picture
Coordination and Collaboration
Central Corridor residents and businesses thrive. Neighborhoods are places of opportunity that are accessible to people of all income levels, reflect community identities, and link all people to local amenities and regional opportunities.
Residents at all income levels have housing options available in neighborhoods adjacent to the light rail line. Housing options with enduring affordability are available for current and future residents, and involuntary displacement is minimized.
A thriving economy along the Corridor offers access to varied shopping and services, as well as to business and employment opportunities that help families achieve economic success. During the project, there is minimal economic and construction disruption, as well as involuntary displacement of businesses. As new development comes to the Corridor, it brings more opportunities for business investment, career-building and long-term employment.
Along the Corridor people enjoy convenient access to welcoming places to live, shop, work and visit. Opportunities for education, recreation, health and employment are maximized for current residents and businesses. Unique destinations reflect local history and cultures. Workable and inviting connections enable people to travel by transit, bicycle or on foot.
Resident and stakeholder organizations in the Corridor recognize shared goals and work effectively together to achieve positive outcomes from the light rail transit development. Communication, collaboration, engagement and action focused by corridor-wide plans help us accomplish more, with less potential for conflict.
PICTURING PLACES OF OPPORTUNITY
As public and private investment follows the Central Corridor Light Rail Line, will it help make the Corridor a place of opportunity for all? The Central Corridor Funders Collaborative believes it can — if we focus on the big picture and work together to achieve this vision:
Central Corridor residents and businesses thrive. Their neighborhoods are places of opportunity that are accessible to people of all income levels, reflect community identities, and link all people to local amenities and regional opportunities.
To help make this a reality, the Funders Collaborative works with community groups and public agencies who share a similar vision. We provide them forums, lend member assistance and outside expertise, help develop strategies, and invest capital.
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