Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

It’s been about five years since Twin Cities Habitat built in the City of Chaska. The four single-family homes being built are situated in Clover Field, one of four neighborhoods within the Clover Ridge development. In April 2007, Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford attended the groundbreaking of this site. He said, “Today we are recognizing that the affordable housing crisis is not confined to the inner city, but that a real need exists in the suburbs as well.”

Land acquisition costs are more expensive than they have been on past single-family home builds. The four homes will be on narrow lots, and the project will have a pedestrian-oriented design. There will be alleys and sidewalks for a more urban feel, as well as nearby trails, schools, and access to public transportation. The Clover Field houses can be characterized as a smart growth development because of the small lots, alleys and smaller houses.

Twin Cities Habitat is hoping to build more homes in Chaska from 2009–2011.

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