There are multiple public and private developments in the planning stages for downtown. The Council meeting tonight on August 8 will include discussion on the Transit Hub, Bridge Square, and 5th and Washington St redevelopment. To comment on the projects, there are a few options. In person during the meeting (2 minutes per Open Public CommentsContinue reading “Downtown Developments”
Category Archives: City of Northfield
Friends of Downtown Northfield Receives 2023 Main Street America Accreditation
The Friends of Downtown Northfield has again been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize those programs’ exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are veryContinue reading “Friends of Downtown Northfield Receives 2023 Main Street America Accreditation”
Riverfront Enhancement Grant Application Open
Riverfront properties within Northfield can apply for a Riverfront Enhancement Grant from the Economic Development Authority between April 1 and May 15, 2023. The Riverfront Enhancement Grant Program aims to strengthen, revitalize, and sustain the riverfront corridor by encouraging and assisting property owners to make improvements to buildings within the district. The program aims toContinue reading “Riverfront Enhancement Grant Application Open”
Second Round of SMIF Main Street Grants Open
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) was awarded a Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant of $2.34 million from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development to serve commercial corridors in their service region, with at least $1 million being allocated to Northfield. Eligible applicants can apply for grant funding from SMIF. First round grantsContinue reading “Second Round of SMIF Main Street Grants Open”
Buildings on Main Conference
Northfield Community members, especially building owners, are invited to attend Rethos’ second annual Buildings on Main Street Conference April 26 – 28 in Winona, MN. The Buildings on Main Street Conference is an opportunity for Main Street districts and any community interested in revitalizing their aging downtown buildings to obtain tools, knowledge, and resources toContinue reading “Buildings on Main Conference”