Project updates for Duluth HRA owned housing

Below is a list of completed, in progress, and upcoming work projects at buildings owned by Duluth HRA and its affiliated organizations. As progress is made on these projects the list below will be updated so check back often. Please note that the order of items in the list does not necessarily reflect the order in which the work will occur or its priority.

In Process

  • None

Upcoming

  • Engineering study of the exterior wall panels
  • HVAC water heating distribution pump
  • Carpet – replace in all hallways and common areas
  • Add shut off valves to showers

In Process

  • None

Upcoming

  • Common area lighting
  • Carpet replacement
  • Update fire alarm panel
  • Update ductless split A/C system
  • Replace refrigerators in ADA units (4)
  • ADA study to ensure compliance

In Process

  • None

Upcoming

  • Midtowne I – ADA study to ensure compliance
  • Midtowne I – Update cabinetry in 15 units
  • Midtowne I – Update countertops in 15 units
  • Midtowne I – Replace expansion tank, 57 GAL
  • Midtowne I – Replace expansion tank, 61 GAL
  • Midtowne I – Replace fire suppression pump
  • Midtowne I – Replace roof
  • Midtowne II – Elevator Controls, Automatic, Car (possible – still making a determination on if this is needed)
  • Midtowne II – Replace roof
  • Midtowne I and Midtowne II – Applying for funding to assist with window and exterior panel replacement project as well as a waste line replacement project.

In Process

  • King Manor – Electrical panel replacement project – Substantially complete Jan 2024

Upcoming

  • Tri Towers – Waste line stack replacement at Tri-Towers Tower B and Tower C
  • Tri Towers – Fire pump replacement
  • King Manor – Waste line stack replacement
  • King Manor – Pneumatic controls to be replaced with electronic controls
  • King Manor – Parking lot seal and stripe
  • King Manor – Chiller pump replacement
  • King Manor – Hallway carpet replacement
  • Tri Towers and King Manor – Landscaping work for erosion control

In Process

  • Roof replacements
  • Furnace and water heater replacements
  • Siding, soffit/fascia, exterior metal replacements
  • Window and door replacements
  • Duplex modernization (steeper roofs, dormers, addition of porches)

Upcoming

  • Porch refurbishments

Scattered Site and Bluewater Housing properties have ongoing projects that are communicated with individual residents who will be impacted by upgrades, repairs, or routine maintenance.

In Process

  • None

Upcoming

  • Roof replacement projects
  • Window replacement projects
  • Driveway repair projects
  • Siding replacement projects