No community meeting is scheduled in July. Please join us on August 4 and check back for the agenda.

Attached below are PDFs of the current Grand Rounds Missing Link report.

First is the full report, as formatted to produce a booklet. It is 98 pages. Second is an abridged version, with blank and acknowledgment pages removed, for printing at home. It is still 70 pages, with many color maps and illustrations. The third file contains 22 pages excerpted from the full report, focused on the Audubon Park segment, including Stinson Parkway.

This brick 4-plex on Taylor Street awaits a new owner

The Audubon Neighborhood Association is offering NRP funds to help people purchase and/or rehab multi-unit buildings in 2008.

Thinking about buying a home? HomeStretch NE
Earn a certificate for special loan programs!

9-hour class (in three sessions) for just $35.00 per household

Classes held at the King Community Center (Salvation Army)
2727 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis
6-9pm
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, May 22
Thursday, May 29

Reserve your spot: Call 612-721-7556

Holy Land owner has created booming business from tasty dip

In the two years since May 1st, 2006, Audubon Park has suffered 70 foreclosures. 62 of those were west of Johnson Street. There are approximately 2300 housing units in our neighborhood.

Maleitzke with his award for work in Audubon

The University of Minnesota has named Adam Maleitzke an “Outstanding Partner in Engagement” for his work with the Audubon Park neighborhood. Maleitzke is a Graduate Student earning dual Masters Degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning.

ANA has partnered with the City of Lakes Community Land Trust to provide up to $97,500 in assistance to help buyers make their home in Audubon. You may have seen our yellow yard signs at some of the eligible houses for sale.

WHAT IS THE LAND TRUST?

Much of Audubon Park's rental housing is in poor condition. The StarTribune reports that a rise of single-family conversions to rental has government officials alarmed. The story quotes south side Councilmember Gary Schiff:

Talk with Paul individually about issues that concern you.

Monday, May 5th, 2008
8:30-11:00am
ANA office 2848 Johnson St. NE

Please call Paul Ostrow's office to set up an appointment: 612-673-2201