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acquisition of the land to construction of roads,parking and even buildings depending upon the nature of the development and the public benefit involved. 10. Land acquisition - Local governments can use funds to acquire land for a specific type of development or for public infrastructure or amenity related to the development. This typically occurs in a partnership situation. 11. HUD Grants and Loans - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a variety of programs which offer assistance for housing and urban development goals. Examples are: Community Development Block Grants (CDGB—Federal funds provided to communities for housing and community development), Economic Development Initiative, Brownfields Economic Development Initiative, Community Planning and Development Technical Assistance, Rental Housing Assistance Program, Empowerment and Enterprise Zones, etc. 12. Special Services and Housing Improvement Districts - Cities can establish special districts for the purpose of improving commercial businesses or housing. The districts are similar to tax increment finance districts except that the funding mechanism is typically a self imposed assessment that is used for specific improvements within the district or other financing method using district funds. 13. Livable Communities Loans and Grants—This is a competitive loan and grant program run by the Metropolitan Council. The program is only open to participants in the Livable Communities Program and is designed to encourage creative models of compact, efficient development linking mixed uses, utilizing transportation options, and linking affordable housing and employment growth. 14. Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development(DTED) - DTED offers a wide array of information,programs, grants and loans designed to; assist economic development and redevelopment, create low to moderate income housing, foster public infrastructure improvements and clean up pollution. They also offer assistance to promote certain business sectors, such as healthcare and medical products,printing and publishing, and wood,plastics and composites industries. 15. Commercial Rehabilitation Loans—Loans (typically lower interest) can be offered to stimulate renovation of commercial structures. These rehab loans can help retain existing businesses, allow businesses to expand or entice new business to the area. 16. Condemnation - Condemnation refers to the legal authority governments have to acquire land for public purposes. Governments typically purchase land from willing sellers. In situations where a willing sale cannot be accomplished the City can use its powers of condemnation to acquire land or easements for purposes that further the public good. For example,the city could condemn a strip of land for a second roadway access that is deemed necessary to allow safe access to a proposed development. DRA a