Affordable redevelopment of 7517 Humboldt Avenue South
Summary
The old Southview Baptist Church site could finally see new life with 92 apartments, 19 of them affordable at 50% of area median income. The big question: whether city leaders will still put public money (TIF) into the project, which would likely cost more than the $2.685 million approved for the failed prior plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any TIF award would likely exceed the $2.685 million approved for the earlier version, and Housing Trust Fund dollars could add to the public commitment.
Future residents — especially lower-income households — plus the neighborhood, which would see a vacant lot redeveloped.
Neighbors who previously raised concerns about density, height, parking, and traffic may see a larger building than the one last approved.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Oct 19, 2026
A badly deteriorated, uninhabitable house gets torn down and replaced with an affordable twin home sold to income-qualified buyers. The HRA is putting up to $200,000 into the deal, and commissioners acknowledged more money may be requested later.
Joint Meeting - Oct 19, 2026
The old Southview Baptist Church site could finally see new life with 92 apartments, 19 of them affordable at 50% of area median income. The big question: whether city leaders will still put public money (TIF) into the project, which would likely cost more than the $2.685 million approved for the failed prior plan.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Mar 16, 2026
Amended subgrant agreements with Home Source, Inc. and Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative adjust funding amounts, outcomes, and deadlines for new affordable housing at Woodlawn Terrace.
Richfield City Officials Express Concerns About Menards Redevelopment Plans
Richfield City Officials Express Concerns About Menards Redevelopment Plans Patch
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