Public Sector Navigation, Funding & Support

The Public Side of Development

Whether you are a developer aiming to build housing, or local government staff working to attract new investment and opportunities to your community, successfully navigating the public process is critical. You may have a homerun project, but perhaps you are getting stuck or simply don’t know how to bring a project home.

North Shore Development Co. (“NSDC”) brings decades of local government experience to your project to help both developers and municipalities get things done. We can help achieve public priorities while responding to private-sector realities to align visions, secure approvals, and access funding.

Supporting Local Government

Local governments often know what their communities need—housing, childcare, neighborhood reinvestment—but lack the bandwidth or in-house expertise to lead every effort. NSDC serves as an extension of your team, helping communities move from ideas to implementation; we understand how government works and how to get results in partnership with the private sector.

NDSC can support your city, county, EDA or HRA by:

• Identifying development opportunities and preparing sites

• Recruiting and coordinating with qualified developers

• Managing RFP/Q and public approval processes

• Applying for state, federal, and philanthropic funding

• Facilitating alignment between public goals and private investment

Local Government- Agency Services

Across Minnesota there are over 400 Economic Development Authorities (EDA’s) and 100 Housing and Redevelopment Authorities (HRA’s), not to mention the cities and counties without these formal authorities that are trying to advance housing and economic development efforts in their communities.

The North Shore Development Co. team has worked for cities, counties, EDA’s and HRA’s with populations ranging from 1,300 to 200,000, and municipal staff ranging from hundreds to a single-person office.
We understand that while there may be the willingness and desire to make progress, there simply may not be the expertise or capacity to do so.

This is where we come in.
NSDC provides direct administrative and operational support for local government entities to advance their efforts. Services are tailored for each community and may include the following:

• Grant writing/submission/management/reporting

• Document drafting, such as resolutions, contracts, development agreements and memos

• Public-side project coordination and/or management for public/private partnerships

• Coordination with Board/Council to prepare and publish agendas, notices, and other materials.

If your organization has limited staff or capacity and you want to get more done, NSDC can help.

Testimonial

As a volunteer board with varying levels of government experience, the Cook County / Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority relies on North Shore Development Company as a trusted partner to navigate the complex world of grants, agreements and resolutions.  The NSDC team’s deep experience and proactive approach allows this EDA to make a maximum impact in Cook County.  Highly recommended.

Peter Clissold- EDA Board President

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