Hale said the scale of the proposed multiple-unit cottage home parks would be a first in Duluth and perhaps in the state. He explained the benefits of such configurations, including economies of scale in development costs, as well as an increased ability to make use of otherwise dimensionally challenging lots.
On two other Rebuild Duluth sites, developers propose to construct a total of eight additional townhome units, bringing the total anticipated housing gain from this round of the program to 23 units.
If everything stays on track and the phase 2 Rebuild Duluth projects receive final approval, the necessary land transfers would be expected to close by June, and the housing should be ready for occupancy by no later than the end of 2022.
Fox21Online
January 27, 2021
DULUTH, Minn.– As the city of Duluth looks to try and find new ways to fight housing issues in the city, they’re thinking small.
Duluth Economic Development Authority is unanimously passed the land sale agreements from the city’s Rebuild Duluth program to create more housing options in the Hillside, Gary-New Duluth, and Fairmont Areas. It would add 23 home projects, including 15 tiny homes, which would be around 250 square feet. Those with the city say it’s a new way to build more housing options for a smaller price.
“Tiny houses are not going to be the silver bullet that solves the housing crisis but they might just be one more opportunity to think creatively about different ways of doing housing,” said Jason Hale, Senior Economic Developer for the City of Duluth.