Economic Research
Economic ResearchTopic - Construction
Slower demand, increased supply drive down lumber prices
January 2001 - fedgazette
Five Minnesota communities receive housing grants
November 2000 - Community Dividend
Montana high school students build affordable housing
November 2000 - Community Dividend
Churchs Ferry receives flood grant
August 2000 - Community Dividend
The district economy continues to sail along
Mid-Year Ninth District Economic Forecast
Toby Madden, Rob Grunewald
July 2000 - fedgazette
Building boom is slowing
January 2000 - fedgazette
Inspections coming to a rural home near you
Wisconsin State Roundup
January 2000 - fedgazette
Mixed-use development: Through the lenders' looking glass
Mixed-use developments were the norm in American towns and cities in the early part of this century. Now they are making a comeback, raising issues for lenders.
Nicole Bennett
December 1998 - Community Dividend
The future of mixed-use development: A developer shares his views
Community Dividend speaks with Edina, Minn.-based developer Larry Laukka about his perspective on the state of mixed-use development in the Twin Cities.
Thomas Moore
December 1998 - Community Dividend
What does "mixed-use development" mean?
The term "mixed-use development" holds a variety of meanings and can be applied to a wide range of community development projects.
December 1998 - Community Dividend
Explaining the shortage of affordable housing
Community Dividend explores why affordable housing shortages persist in so many communities.
Stephanie Omersa
October 1998 - Community Dividend
Labor lessons learned in straw bale projects
Straw bale projects provide training and construction experience to local, unskilled workers interested in the construction trades.
October 1998 - Community Dividend
Partnerships are the key to obtaining financing for building projects
Straw bale construction projects in Minnesota and Montana obtained financing through partnerships with local banks and other community organizations.
October 1998 - Community Dividend
Straw bale construction provides affordable, efficient housing
Housing developers are experimenting with a variety of alternative building methods, including straw bale construction
Nicole Bennett, Stephanie Omersa
October 1998 - Community Dividend
How much does she know about construction? About $10 million worth
David Fettig
July 1991 - fedgazette
