| Dayton's Bluff is a scenic historical neighborhood on | | | | and other partners have developed the Saint Paul's |
| the East Side of Saint Paul. The gorgeous area along | | | | 4th Street Preservation Project in Dayton's Bluff. In an |
| the river bluff boasts sweeping views of the | | | | aggressive move to promote restoration and |
| Mississippi River Valley and downtown. The opposite | | | | encourage home ownership, the City's Housing and |
| end of the neighborhood is bordered by both Mounds | | | | Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is selling off 11 |
| Park and Swede Hollow, offering acres of green | | | | single-family homes and duplexes between $1.00 and |
| space. Although it is accessible to downtown, Dayton's | | | | $50,000. |
| Bluff is separated by ravines, rail lines, freeways and | | | | It's not as easy as it sounds, and definitely comes with |
| bluffs. This separation has helped to establish Dayton's | | | | certain conditions: |
| Bluff as its own entity. | | | | 1. Applicants must prove they have the financial |
| For a community with so much to offer, Dayton's Bluff | | | | backing to complete the necessary renovations |
| has never quite fulfilled its potential. Throughout the | | | | required to rehabilitate the property, and must be able |
| years there have been economic problems and | | | | to qualify for a mortgage ranging from $140,000 to |
| cultural issues all leading to a lack of investment in the | | | | $190,000. |
| neighborhood. | | | | 2. Applicants must restore the properties by adhering |
| Some feel that Dayton's Bluff is a hidden jewel that | | | | to proper development and historic preservation |
| should be restored to its former beauty. The Dayton's | | | | specifications. |
| Bluff Urban Partnership is a collection of different | | | | 3. Applicants will either become eventual homeowners |
| groups with similar goals of resurrecting the | | | | or will work with buyers to purchase and occupy the |
| neighborhood, and restoring the historical homes that | | | | homes upon completion. |
| line the streets. | | | | 4. Buyers will receive technical assistance from the |
| Some of their main objectives are: | | | | HRA to complete the renovation. |
| - To create a safe and welcoming environment. | | | | Visit the project website at to obtain applications and |
| - Provide ample public and greens spaces for the | | | | rehabilitation guidelines. |
| community. The current parks are mainly located in the | | | | Per HRA rules: "Proposals will be evaluated based on |
| interior and used for organized sports. The bordering | | | | financial feasibility; compatibility with the East 4th Street |
| Mound Park and Swede Hollow are difficult to access | | | | Preservation Project Development Principles, |
| because of their terrain. | | | | Conformity with Dayton's Bluff Historic District |
| - Tempering of excessive traffic and introduce more | | | | Guidelines, Energy Efficiency Improvements, and |
| means of mass transit, pedestrian walkways and | | | | overall property improvement." |
| bicycle lanes. | | | | If you are a developer looking to purchase the |
| - Create jobs and training for the residents. | | | | property for resale, your proposal will be evaluated |
| - Offer a broader range of housing to suit varying | | | | based on: |
| income levels. | | | | 1. Experience and adherence to federal, state and local |
| - Promote high quality schools. | | | | laws. |
| - Support local businesses. | | | | 2. Capacity of staff and consultants. |
| - Improve the neighborhood character and encourage | | | | 3. Working capital. |
| restoration of the historic structures. | | | | 4. Construction capacity. |
| In an effort to achieve some of these goals, the | | | | 5. Marketing capacity. |
| Dayton's Bluff Urban Partnership, Community Council | | | | |