Locally Yours with Carver County Community Development Agency
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Development of the Ernst House property in Chaza Yards
Carver County CDA affordable housing mission and initiatives
Land trust program operations and expansion
First-time home buyer down payment assistance programs
Community development and business consulting via Next Stage
Strategic communication and storytelling of CDA services
Notable Quotes (2)
I truly believe that housing is a human right.
CDA missionDiscussing the personal impact of her work with residents.
Historic rehab is not for the faint at heart. I don't know that somebody will convince me to do it again.
Chaza Yards developmentDiscussing the challenges of renovating the Ernst House.
People (3)
Taylor HubardMayor
Mayor of Chaza participating in a site visit at the Ernst House.
Michaela HatfieldCity Council Member
City council member involved in the Ernst House development decision process.
Allison StrikeExecutive Director
Executive Director for the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA).
Places Mentioned
ChazaChesa YardsErnst HouseCarver CountyCarver OaksOkoniaChanhasson
Events & Meetings (4)
- 2019: Initiation of Chaza Yards development project
- May 2024 (approx): Launch of first-time home buyer down payment assistance program
- March 2025: Opening of Carver Oaks project
- 2025: Planned groundbreaking for senior project in Okonia