Granite Falls Streetscape
The City of Granite Falls received funding for a Streetscape project for $600,000. The project will be on Prentice Street (main street) and includes sidewalk replacement for three blocks using exposed aggregate and colored concrete. The plan includes multiple ADA ramps and bump outs with decorative stamping or concrete coloring on the bump outs. The project also includes removal and replacement of six to nine trees, six to eight natural stone benches, 10 decorative garbage cans, two decorative planters with native species, tree fencing/bike tie ups for four to five trees, and signage on Prentice Street, including historic information for the pump station, the new tree species/information, and other historic sites.
Montevideo
The City of Montevideo received funding to rehabilitate 42 multifamily rental units in the city for a total of $600,000. Housing is a critical issue in Montevideo as the city works to sustain its population and provide safe, affordable housing for LMI residents. Need was very high for this program with five property owners showing interest for 12 buildings with 197 units.
Appleton
The City of Appleton received funding to rehabilitate 20 Owner-occupied homes and 8 commercial properties for a total of $943,000. A housing study was just completed for the city of Appleton and the top recommendation was to continue to rehabilitate owner occupied homes. The housing stock in Appleton is limited. Only two new homes have been built in the last 20 years, and no new homes have been built in the last five years. Many homes are in poor condition needing major repairs. Appleton plans to rehabilitate eight buildings in the downtown area. This area has been designated as a slum and blight area, with over 72% of the buildings being deteriorated and in substandard condition.
