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<br /> <br />Corridor Revitalization Pilot Program <br /> <br />Goal and Eligibility <br />The goal of the Corridor Revitalization Program is to revitalize important corridors throughout Ramsey County <br />through a planning grant. The Program is available to government entities and non-profit organizations within <br />Ramsey County for use on County-owned transportation facilities. <br /> <br />Eligibility criteria (must meet at least one of the following): <br /> Multi-jurisdictional corridors <br />(Study area must include corridor areas <br />adjacent to or through multiple <br />municipalities) <br /> Low-income census tracts <br /> Location along existing or planned transit <br />routes or transitways <br /> <br />Eligible planning activities include: <br /> Land use, small area, area wide, and corridor planning initiatives. <br /> Redevelopment feasibility or market analyses. Site specific projects that will have a considerable impact <br />on a corridor will be considered along with environmental reports needed for potential development. <br /> Infrastructure planning and conceptual designs, including pedestrian and bike connections and public <br />realm improvements. <br />* Other types of plans and studies may be considered, provided the outcomes meet program goals. <br /> <br />Evaluation of Applications <br />The proposed strategy and supporting rationale will be competitively evaluated on the extent to which they <br />generate measurable, positive impacts commensurate with the proposed level of investment. Criteria include: <br /> <br />Capacity: (15 points) <br /> Organizational capacity and plan for accomplishing the objectives. <br /> Completeness and appropriateness of the implementation plan. <br /> Leverage of funds, including matching sources of funds for the proposed activities and additional <br />investments along the corridor. <br /> <br />Engagement & Racial Equity: (20 points) <br /> Promote equitable development and economic inclusion. <br /> Demonstrate inclusive community engagement with communities of color and/or American Indian <br />communities. <br /> Demonstrate inclusive community engagement with vulnerable road users such as youth, seniors <br />and differently-abled individuals. <br /> Engage local community and cultural organizations. <br /> <br />Growth: (40 points) <br /> Create and/or increase access to high-quality jobs, housing affordable at a range of income levels, <br />and transportation options <br /> Projects which address Met Council allocation of affordable housing. <br /> Projects which may lead to increased tax base. <br /> Generate private investment commensurate with the public investment. <br /> <br />Increase Vitality: (25 points) <br /> Projects that strengthen commercial areas and make them more vibrant. <br /> Promote a more active, healthy community through pedestrian and bike planning. <br /> Significance of the corridor to the community. <br />