The People's Real Estate: Seward Redesign Inc. at 50
To hire a qualified historian to conduct research in preparation for celebrating Seward Redesign's 50th anniversary.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
Short term, expected impact -- A qualified professional research consultant is hired and begins research of the history of the Seward neighborhood?s built environment, through an intentional focus on 10 Redesign owned/supported properties.
This short term outcome was achieved as anticipated.
The project provides greater understanding of historical context, and conversation about, Seward Redesign projects in the Seward and Longfellow neighborhoods. The project develops content for future phases that will share research with the community.
This medium term outcome is in progress. Future phase are being evaluated currently.
Eventual presentation of research (future phases) will increase awareness, support and enthusiasm for CDCs and community investment strategies in the Seward neighborhood, the Twin Cities and beyond.
This long term outcome is pending.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org