We create affordable homes and advance equitable housing across Minnesota
Together with our partners and collaborative of congregations, we’re changing the landscape of home in our communities. That means engaging in new construction and rehabilitation projects throughout the Twin Cities metro to provide quality, affordable homes for people with the lowest incomes.
Here’s what our community has accomplished by working together:
- We provided hundreds of affordable homes across over 20 buildings in the Twin Cities metro for low and extremely low-income individuals and families.
- Our work has helped invest millions of dollars into the local economy.
- Millions more will soon be invested in creating hundreds of new affordable homes across the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area.
- Over 60% of Beacon housing is considered “supportive housing,” which means residents have access to onsite services that assist them in parenting, financial literacy, mental health, and other areas essential to healthy living.
- 85% of our homes serve residents with incomes at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Beacon’s current properties in development or under renovation
New affordable housing takes years to develop. We take time to work with the community to understand unmet needs, craft a vision of supportive services, compile public resources, and collaborate with partners who provide wrap-around services and quality property management.
Currently, we’re working on building and renovating several affordable housing developments for people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, including:
New Build: Aster Commons
Soon to be located in Richfield, Aster Commons will offer around 38 affordable apartment homes to autistic and other neurodivergent individuals.
On-site supportive services will help residents build community, improve their mental health, and work toward achieving goals, such as completing their education or finding meaningful work.
New Build: Gladstone Crossing
Soon to be located in Maplewood, Gladstone Crossing will provide about 40 apartment homes focused on creating a supportive environment for young families.
Supportive services provided by Solid Ground’s onsite staff will help residents improve their physical and mental health, employment opportunities, education, financial literacy, and parenting skills.
New Build: Prairie Pointe
Once built, Prairie Pointe will provide around 42 affordable apartment homes for families in Scott and Carver counties, where housing insecurity and homelessness are rising.
Onsite supportive services provided by Volunteers of America will help children succeed in school, parents increase income, and families improve long-term health.
New Build: The Aragon
When ready, The Aragon will bring around 53 affordable apartment homes and onsite supportive services to individuals and families living in the East St. Paul area.
Around 20% of the apartment homes at The Aragon will be affordable to individuals with annual incomes below $25,000. The remaining apartment homes will be affordable to households that earn less than $70,000 annually for a family of four.
Renovation: The NorthView
When fully renovated, NorthView will include 31 units of family-supportive housing scattered across three separate properties.
Public funding will provide much-needed physical improvements and rental assistance resources to keep each home affordable to future residents.
Renovation & Expansion: Kimball Court
The Kimball Court renovation and expansion project will enhance housing quality, resident experience, and safety, allowing Beacon to better deliver the Housing First model.
The renovated program and community space, coupled with enhanced entry security, will address concerns expressed by residents and neighbors alike, with the primary goal of providing a quality, positive experience for residents.
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