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Greystone Construction has been working hard over the past several months constructing our 10th 55+ property. Spots Are Filling Fast – Don’t Miss Your Chance! Welcome to the future of senior living — Legacy Central in Shakopee, Minnesota — where comfort, connection, and convenience come together to create an extraordinary place to call home. Located near the scenic banks of…

Celebrating 50 Years of Affordable Housing in Scott County In the late 1970s, the Scott County HRA received its first Federal Public Housing funds to build 70 scattered-site housing units in Prior Lake, Savage, and Jordan. These homes opened in the early 1980s, offering safe, affordable housing for seniors and families in our communities. Today, 80% of those original units…

The HRA Board held its first organizational meeting on 1/21/1975 and elected Marjorie R. Henderson, the Board Chair (Pictured Above: Bottom Right).  Marge served as the Chair of the Board for over 30 years championing efforts of affordable housing and redevelopment across Scott County.  In recognition of her many years of service, The Henderson apartments, one of nine 55+ developments…

Prior Manor – Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Scott County CDA) Then… Our story began in the early 1970s, when Scott County was home to approximately 35,000 residents. Recognizing the need for revitalization and affordable housing, the County Board established a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The goal was twofold: to clear and redevelop blighted areas and to address…

  Congratulations to Commissioner DeAnn Croatt, who was awarded the 2024 Conrad Rettmer Commissioner Award at the MN NAHRO Fall Conference! CDA Staff were also in attendance and joined in celebrating Commissioner DeAnn’s big moment. DeAnn’s dedication has made a profound impact on Scott County in making our community a better place. This award is a testament to her hard…

  We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey: the groundbreaking of our new office space and affordable senior housing project, that will mark our 50th anniversary of service. The groundbreaking symbolizes our ongoing commitment to fostering a thriving community.  By investing in affordable senior housing and modern office space, we are not just building structures –…

This year, we had four extraordinary students that were awarded scholarships for their educational career!   Shukri Mohamed – University of St. Thomas – Nursing   Kateryna Malanina – Normandale Community College – Healthcare   Tiffany Brown – Minneapolis Community and Technical College – Human Services   Ilyas Mohamud (not pictured) – University of Minnesota – Mechanical Engineering and/or Computer…

How long have you been on the board? I have served on the board for 5 years and am the board secretary and am on the Finance Committee. What is your favorite part of being on the board? I retired from the CDA after working there for nearly 20 years. I believe in the mission and love still being involved…

How long have you been on the board? I am honored to have served on the HRA/CDA board for about 27 years. I am in my final term, which expires at the end of 2025. What is your favorite part of being on the board? It has been rewarding to see the evolving opportunities for individuals and businesses in Scott…