Tag: CMBA
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CMBA co-hosts 2025 St. Cloud Area Housing Summit
What if we had enough housing in which people could afford to live? That was the question at the heart of the 2025 St. Cloud Area Housing Summit held April 29 at St. Cloud State University, bringing together a broad set of more than 100 community stakeholders. Central Minnesota Builder Association (CMBA) joined CentraCare, the… Read More
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CMBA tackles housing affordability, regulatory challenges in Greater Minnesota
In October, Central Minnesota Builders Association (CMBA) participated in a virtual meeting dedicated to housing affordability challenges in Greater Minnesota. Other participants included the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, Rep. Larry Kraft, Sen. Lindsey Port and Rep. Michael Howard. “We’ve heard it from employers across our communities,” said Wanda Schroeder, executive director of CMBA. “There… Read More
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City of St. Cloud works on new strategies for more housing
St. Cloud needs more housing, and the city is looking at all options to spur more residential construction. The Central Minnesota Builders Association (CMBA) Government Affairs Committee hosted a discussion with St. Cloud community development director, Matt Glaesman, for its July meeting. “We are running very low on single-family lot supply,” said Glaesman, who noted… Read More
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Central Minnesota communities plan to hold development fees mostly steady for 2025
Cities in the Greater St. Cloud area have signaled they want more housing development, and do not want to increase municipal fees that could make it more difficult to build needed housing at affordable price points. Each summer, Central Minnesota Builders Association (CMBA) surveys area communities ahead of city budget approvals for an early indication… Read More
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Fall home tours highlight craftsmanship, innovation
Minnesota’s homebuilding industry has geared up for its much-anticipated fall home tours. These events offer a prime opportunity for builders to showcase their latest work and connect with prospective buyers. Fall Parade of Homes Running Sept. 6-29, the Fall Parade of Homes from Housing First Minnesota will feature more than 330 homes across the Twin… Read More
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