HomeMy WebLinkAboutTown Talk Affordable HousingContact: Debbie Townsend, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0346 • dtownsend@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Heroes Program Featured in Town Talk on Housing Affordability
Edina, Minn., Sept. 24, 2025 – A new program to help Edina Police, Paramedic/Firefighters, teachers and other local heroes purchase a home here will be discussed during an Oct. 8 Town
Talk.
Affordable Housing Development Manager Stephanie Hawkinson will provide details on the innovative program during the Town Talk, scheduled online for 7 to 8 p.m.
“We believe it’s important that people who serve Edina residents in these critical positions be able to live in the community they serve,” Hawkinson said.
The Heroes program will be just one part of the Town Talk, hosted by City Manager Scott Neal.
Hawkinson also will highlight how the City’s housing programs address issues residents identified as important in this year’s Quality of Life Survey. These programs include preserving
starter homes for young families and providing low-interest loans for home maintenance or energy improvements.
“The Home Rehabilitation Program is especially helpful for seniors who may need to make updates to be able to stay in their homes,” Hawkinson said.
The Town Talk will be broadcast live on Edina TV and available for online viewing through the City’s website. Those who would like to ask a question from home can call 312-535-8110.
Enter access code 2634 706 1036 and password 5454. Press *3 on your telephone keypad when you are ready to ask a question during that part of the event. A staff member will mute your
line and place you into a queue until it is your turn to speak.
The video and materials for the Town Talk will be available on BetterTogetherEdina.org for a week following the presentation. Additional questions and comments may be posted there for
staff members after the Town Talk.
The Town Talk will be shown on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 and 16) 8 p.m. Mondays 4 a.m. and noon Tuesdays, 10 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 5.
Other Town Talks scheduled for 2025 include:
Nov. 25 – Fred Richards Park
Dec. 4 – Edina Liquor
For more information, contact the City’s Communications Department, 952-826-0359.
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