Community Development

Department Director

Mission Statement

The mission of the Community Development Department is to encourage and support private and public efforts to improve our quality of life by providing programming and services to individuals, families, organizations and businesses which enhance and promote safe code compliant construction, orderly growth and development, self-sufficiency and community pride in the areas of planning, building codes, housing, economic development, transportation, redevelopment, and historic preservation.

A wide array of programming in the areas of housing, economic development, transportation, historic preservation and planning is offered by the Community Development Department. The Department also provides primary administrative and technical support to a multitude of local boards and commissions.

In addition to these responsibilities, Department staff maintains current demographic data, which is updated regularly and is available for review. Department staff has also taken an active role in a number of community organizations, professional organizations, and state and regional advocacy groups in an ongoing effort to enhance the programming opportunities available to the community.

Recent Studies of Interest


What's New

31st Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conf. — 9/27/2011
The 31st Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference was held in Faribault on September 22-23, 2011. Conference venues included the Paradise Center for the Arts and The Loft at the Bachrach Building. Conference participants attended numerous educational sessions, networking events and tours during the conference. See photos of the conference here, including photos of the Made in Faribault Tour, featuring the Faribault Woolen Mills and Farmer Seed and Nursery.

Annual Report

2010 Annual Report — 3/28/2011

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