Department of Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

Mission & Values
Organizational Structure
Goals & Business Plan
Programs & Services
Locations & Hours

Mission & Values

The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development works to grow a sustainable city.

As we conduct our work, we strive to be:

  • Effective public servants;
  • Proactive, creative problem solvers;
  • Responsible stewards of public resources;
  • Strategic partners with enterprise, public and private entities; and
  • Respectful public administrators who are responsive to the diverse cultures and changing needs of our community.

Organizational Structure

CPED is organized into three divisions: Planning, Housing and Economic Development. CPED executive administration provides leadership and support for all three divisions and also oversees the Minneapolis Empowerment Zone. Here are our current organization charts, including staff titles and names:

Sector Liaisons

Overall department organization chart (PDF)

Planning section organization chart (PDF)

Housing section organization chart (PDF)

Economic Development section org chart (PDF)

Goals & Business Plan

Like all City of Minneapolis departments, CPED operates within the context of a five-year business plan, which is updated annually. Our current business plan identifies five broad, departmental goals:

1. Plan and develop a vibrant, sustainable community;

2. Promote private sector growth to build a healthy economy;

3. Promote economic self-sufficiency for individuals and families;

4. Develop and preserve life-cycle housing throughout the city; and

5. Partner effectively to promote regional growth and investment.

For an outline of specific objectives and measures that relate to each of these goals, and how they relate to the citywide goals adopted by the Mayor and City Council in 2006, see our 2007-2011 Business Plan.

For a quarterly report of our progress toward achieving these goals, see our most recent Quarterly Performance Report.

Programs & Services

To achieve these goals, CPED provides programs and services in the following areas:

Online information from the City of Minneapolis at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped Updated July 15, 2010