Projects & Initiatives
Strategic Priorities
The Ramsey County 2017 Strategic Plan outlines a set of 13 strategic priorities aligned with the county’s vision for a vibrant community where all are valued and thrive.
Rice Creek Commons
Rice Creek Commons is a 427-acre redevelopment opportunity poised to become one of the most vibrant residential, commercial and retail areas in the Twin Cities.
Riverfront Properties
Ramsey County is deconstructing the former West buildings and county jail on the river bluffs of downtown Saint Paul to prepare the iconic property for sale and new development.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The Ramsey County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) serves as a forum where justice partners collaborate to promote improvements in the criminal justice system.
Preventing & Ending Homelessness
Ramsey County works with local, regional and national efforts to end homelessness through Heading Home Ramsey.
All-Abilities Transportation Network
Ramsey County is committed to building a safe and well-integrated transportation system that connects people of all abilities and ages with places throughout the community.
Transit Development
Ramsey County supports transit development throughout the region. The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority is actively involved in the Riverview, Rush Line, and Gold Line/Gateway corridors.
East Metro Rail Yards Improvement
The Regional Railroad Authority and stakeholder railroads are working together to identify rail capacity improvements for freight growth and additional passenger rail connections to Union Depot.
Countywide Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
Ramsey County is committed to building a vibrant, walkable and bikeable community. It is in the process of developing the first-ever countywide pedestrian and bicycle plan.
Rice-Larpenteur Gateway Area Vision Plan
Saint Paul, Maplewood and Roseville - with collaboration from Ramsey County - are developing a short- and long-term vision plan for the Rice Street-Larpenteur Avenue area.