Town Center Gardens

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) broke ground on their first home of a 24-home project in 2006. The project's goal was to complete 8 houses per year over a span of three years. The last of the homes will be completed later this year (2009.) The new Twin Cities Habitat townhouses are located in the Ramsey Town Center Gardens. This large venture marked the first time that TCHFH built in the city of Ramsey.

TCHFH’s three-year strategic plan called for three-quarters of new construction activity to occur in targeted suburban communities with job and population growth, access to multiple transportation modes and good schools. Between 2000 and 2006, Ramsey had a 28% job growth. The new Ramsey Town Center is in the works, and there are nearby parks, schools and trails.

Quick Facts:

Type of Housing: multi-unit Housing, 24 town homes (8 houses built per year over a 3-year span)
Location: North of Ramsey Town Center
Families Served: 24
Architect: HAF Architects (Hoefler Architects LLC) 

Timeline:

February 2007: Groundbreaking
December 2007: Completion of first homes
December 2007: Dedications of first homes
Spring 2010: Scheduled completion of final homes
Spring 2010: Scheduled dedication of final homes

Construction Staff:
Sr Site Supervisor: Tara Lumley
Site Supervisor: Chad Formo

Fun Fact:
The Habitat Partnership of Northwest Anoka County (HPAC) was formed specifically for the Ramsey build. Its members include the City of Ramsey, local churches, business, schools, civic groups and individuals. The coalition's goal is to increase local area awareness and attract support and volunteers to the project. HPAC will provide volunteers to Twin Cities Habitat for 4 weeks this summer.

Sponsors & Partners:
Legacy Sponsor:
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity (Thrivent Financial for Lutherans)

Row Sponsor:
Wells Fargo

Community Sponsors:
Anoka County HOME
City of Ramsey
SHOP (Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program)

For more information about the organizations, click on the sponsor or partner name.