Community Development

Our Mission Our mission is to invest in community programs that help low and moderate income people by addressing basic needs, providing affordable housing, and increasing economic self-sufficiency.

Consolidated Plan. The new 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan has been approved. View the final version here.
Housing Assistance. View the Housing Assistance Opportunities List, Feb 2010 (Financial Assistance Sources).
Upcoming Meetings. The next Duluth American Indian Commission meetings are scheduled for Monday, March 15. The next Community Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30.
Prosperity Index. In order to make progress towards prosperity, Duluth must patiently make long-term investments in its workforce, businesses, education, and community development. Read more about the City's efforts at this link to the prosperity index.
Impediments to Fair Housing. On January 25, 2010, the City Council adopted the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Fair Housing Plan. View the PDF document here.
Success Story. Read a local success story about Green Homes in Duluth.
2010 Census. Make yourself count! Learn more about the 2010 Census.

Contact Information

Community Development
407 City Hall
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 730-5480

Keith Hamre, Manager
khamre@duluthmn.gov

Joyce Ellingsen,
Information Technician
jellings@duluthmn.gov

Housing Team
Karen Olesen, Senior Planner
kolesen@duluthmn.gov

Kathie Severson, Planner II
kseverson@duluthmn.gov

Steven Robertson, Planner II
srobertson@duluthmn.gov

Neighborhood Resources Team
Charles Froseth, Senior Planner
cfroseth@duluthmn.gov

Char McLennan, Planner II
cmclennan@duluthmn.gov

Ben VanTassel, Planner II
bvantassel@duluthmn.gov