34th & COLFAX AVENUE NORTH

A block that at one time had three boarded buildings and appeared in danger of slipping toward disinvestment, the 34th and Colfax Avenue Cluster now stands united by residents that are committed to the health and stability of their neighborhood.

Project Area
The 34th and Colfax Ave. North cluster includes the east and west sides of Colfax Ave. N. and the east side of Dupont Ave. N. between 34th Ave. N. and 35th Ave. N.

Vision and Recent News
McKinley neighbors unite! In August 2006 three homeowners in the 34th and Colfax cluster opened their doors to teams of Rebuilding Together Twin Cities’ volunteers who spent the day completing home repairs for the owners who were unable to make the much needed repairs on their own.

The partnership with Rebuilding Together benefited more than just the residents that had repairs done – it energized the entire cluster. The activity generated by so many volunteers doing construction work drew neighbors outside. Kids from the block were helping with landscaping projects and neighbors were outside getting to know one another.
-Chris Morris, Executive Director of the McKinley Community

Today if you drive through the 34th and Colfax cluster you will see blue McKinley Neighbors Unite! signs displayed in many of the yards – a symbol of solidarity with the block and with the McKinley neighborhood that is a sign of hope and progress.

The McKinley neighborhood and the NHF have determined that this cluster, which was considered to be on the tipping point prior to the cluster intervention activities, is now stable. The NHF will continue to support this cluster if new needs arise, but the intervention work is considered to be complete.

Click here for recent news regarding cluster and Northside Home Fund activities.

For Residents and Property Owners
If you live or own property in the 34th and Colfax Ave. N. cluster and would like more information about available assistance for home improvement loans, home buyer assistance, or foreclosure prevention, click here. For other questions contact Jill Kiener at 612-673-5135.