Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Redevelopment
The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Arden Hills, Minnesota has stood at the center of multiple potential redevelopment initiatives, debates and false-starts for more than two decades.
Economic Development & Redevelopment
It's how communities reach new heights.
Diverse employment, healthy neighborhoods and vibrant business districts are critical to building sustainable and equitable communities. Ehlers’ advisors leverage decades of direct local government experience, strong developer relationships and a results-oriented approach that – together – strive to unite stakeholders and help your community reach new heights.
Economic Development and Redevelopment Services are provided by Ehlers & Associates.
Our Process
Ehlers’ deep market knowledge and first-hand experience serving in local government on economic development, housing and revitalization initiatives helps us demystify the complexities of this important work for clients. Our tailored process empowers clients to bring their development concepts to life.
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- Identify community goals, facilitate strategic planning
- Develop policy / Draft work plan
- Write grants
- Complete research, special studies
- Develop program
- Conduct developer roundtables
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- Facilitate discussions & work between city, residents, developers
- Analyze public finance applications
- Complete general feasibility analysis
- Negotiate development contracts
- Structure most effective financing solution
- Present recommendations to community at-large
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- Establish TIF/Abatement districts
- Complete annual TIF administration (PAYGO, reporting, agreements, etc.)
- Construct RFPs for developer response
- Provide project management & staffing services
Economic Development Services
Ehlers collaborates directly with clients, developers and the community to understand goals, examine feasibility and opportunity, and help build consensus among stakeholders. Our Economic Development advisory services include:
- Planning & Project Management
- Pro Forma Analysis
- Developer Selection & Negotiation
- Housing Finance
- Special District Creation
Public Financing Services
While Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is perhaps the most widely used financing tool for public development initiatives, it can also be the most complex. Rely on Ehlers’ advisors and TIF specialists to help break-down complexities, stay ahead of ever-changing tax laws and construct a financing plan that seeks to deliver the greatest benefit to your community. Public financing services include:
- TIF District Creation & Management
- Cashflow & Feasibility Analysis
- Administration & Reporting
- Tax Abatement Planning & Applications
- Public Assistance Policies
Featured Work
Arrabelle Luxury Apartments
In 2015 the City of Cedarburg desired a high-quality solution to redevelopment of a prominent downtown location after the closure of St. Borgia Catholic school. In order to secure financing and keep within architectural requirements, tax incremental financing was needed.
Piccadilly Square Affordable Senior Housing
Washington County CDA established a goal to redevelop a parcel of land in Mahtomedi, Minnesota to provide affordable housing to seniors whose income range between 50% and 60% of the area's median level.