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2050 Comprehensive PlanHousing & Redevelopment AuthorityApril 22, 2026 ?The comprehensive plan is a “blueprint” document describing how we want Saint Paul to grow over the next 20 years.?It is used as a guide when decision making and balancing trade-offs.?Example: Zoning decisions.?The current 2040 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2020.Background 2 •State Law–Required to be updated every 10 years with a 20-year vision (Minn, Stat. 473.856).•Regional Framework-Based offthe Imagine 2050 regional plan.•Imagine2050Systems Statement–Defines growthestimates and otherparameters and requirements for Saint Paul.Description2050 Comprehensive Plan Overview•Land Use•Transportation•Housing•Parks•Water Resources•Heritage Preservation(not required by Met Council)•MRCCA(no update –zoning approved 2025)Plan Chapters -PolicyGuidance 3 TimelineSpring & Summer 2026•Project Kickoff•Research and analysis•Developoutreach plan and detailed timeline2026 Priority: Downtown 2050 Plan•Updates and consolidates downtown plans•Creates 2050 Land Use policies for DowntownFall 2026 –Summer 2027•Outreach•Develop draft policyFall 2027•Review draft chapters•Planning Commission review2028•Formal review through Planning Commission, City Council, adjacent jurisdictions and Metropolitan Council•Adoption 4 2026 Budget 5 ? 2026 HRA funding is focused on downtown planning. ? This work will inform and support the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. ? $250,000 for consultant services (not-to-exceed). ? Utilizing funds allocated in the “Planning Initiatives” program with a minor budget reallocation between professional services categories. Downtown 2050 PlanHousing & Redevelopment AuthorityApril 22, 2026 ?Released an RFP on January 26, 2026, responses due February 25, 2026?Received 8 responses?Interviewed 3 teams?Currently contracting with Procurement and selected teamBackground 7