Urban Development

The purpose of the Urban Development Department is to encourage the wise and full utilization of the City's human and physical resources. The Office of Urban Development is responsible for the administration and management of a variety of economic development and housing programs. These activities are performed under the guidance and supervision of the Grand Forks City Council, Growth Fund Board of Directors, and miscellaneous advisory bodies.

2012 Special Events Program

Renaissance Zone Plan - 2011 Update

Walchester Neighborhood

Ten Year Homeless Plan

Urban Development Reports Available on-line
11/12/20102010-14 City of Grand Forks 5 year Consolidated Plan
06/13/20112010 HUD Annual Community Assessment
11/12/20102011 Annual Action Plan
03/22/20122011 CAPER
11/11/20112012 Annual Action Plan
01/08/2010American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
05/17/2011Draft Renasissance Zone Plan
01/21/2011Fair Housing Impediments Analysis

To contact the Urban Development Department:

Phone: (701) 746-2545
FAX: (701) 746-2548

1405 1st Ave. N.
Grand Forks, ND 58203

Individual Contact Information

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Urban Development
Greg HooverDirector787-9436

Community Development
Meredith RichardsCommunity Development Manager792-2864
Peggy KurtzCommunity Development Specialist792-2883
Joe O'NeilConstruction Compliance Officer787-9435
Katie BrockpahlerCommunity Betterment Specialist792-2867
Debra Pflughoeft-HassettEnergy Sustainability Coordinator792-2878

Finance & Support Services
Tina HoffartFinance & Support Services Manager787-9431
Sharon BuresAccountant792-2893
Cheryl LillibridgeAccount Technician792-2872

Administrative Support
Melanie RichardsonOffice Specialist Senior792-2877

Maintenance
Brad HillebrandMaintenance Supervisor787-9434
Kim VacuraMaintenance Administrative Specialist792-2861




City of Grand Forks
255 N 4th Street * Grand Forks, ND 58203 * Phone (701) 746-INFO