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Walnut Street Steps: A 2026 Bonding Priority for Saint Paul
The Walnut Street Steps project will be included among the City of Saint Paul’s priorities for the 2026 state capital bonding request—an important step forward in making rehabilitation possible.
6 days ago


Why This Place Matters
In moments of heightened civic tension around immigration and belonging, Rethos is grounding the conversation in place: how communities form, endure, and adapt over time. Riverside Plaza offers a powerful lens for that reflection. Riverside Plaza: Cedar-Riverside’s Legacy of Community, History, and Resilience The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis is one of the Twin Cities’ most storied and distinctive places: a crossroads of culture, home, and community life shaped
Jan 21


Time to Contact your Legislators!
The Catalyzing Underutilized Buildings (CUB) tax credit proposal is still in the mix of potential legislation. Now is an excellent time to contact your legislators and ask them to support enacting the CUB credit,.
May 9, 2025


Why Developers Are Looking Twice at Small-Town Main Streets
Tax credits, historic charm, and new demand are putting rural rehab projects back on the map.
May 9, 2025


Advisory Committee Begins Work to Reimagine the Walnut Street Steps
A new chapter in the revitalization of Saint Paul’s historic Walnut Street Stairway began this April, as a dedicated Advisory Committee gathered for its inaugural orientation meeting.
May 8, 2025


How to Apply for Historic Tax Credits: A Step-by-Step Guide for Building Owners
Phillis Wheatley School Historic tax credits (HTCs) are a powerful incentive to help property owners rehabilitate significant buildings...
Apr 17, 2025


Mary Hall: A Saint Paul Legacy, Renewed for the Future
For almost 100 years, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Nurses Home—now called Mary Hall—has stood on the northwest edge of downtown Saint Paul.
Mar 5, 2025


Profile of Gary Stenson
Stenson practiced law assisting clients and communities in developing projects that required multiple levels of private and public assistanc
Mar 5, 2025


Case Study: How the Rethos Historic Rehab Loan Empowered the Transformation of Hotel President
The restoration of the Hotel President in downtown Waterloo is a powerful example of how a Rethos Historic Rehab Loan can provide...
Feb 4, 2025


A Close to a Busy 2024 on Minnesota Main Streets
The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on not only the public facing successes, but also the day-to-day efforts by our directors.
Jan 8, 2025
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