In 2024, new construction in the City totaled $687 million, including 202 single family homes, 38 twin homes/rowhouses and 441 multi-family housing units. The largest building projects in the City in 2024 were the Airport terminal worth $94 million, the Airport parking garage at $38 million, the Downtown NP Redevelopment project worth $49 million, the Lashkowitz housing project worth $14 million, the Von Maur Department Store at $16 million and the expansion of the John Deere plant worth $10 million.
A presentation and workshop for the National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is January 11 at the Main Library. Kids can learn about the contest including its history, how to enter, age groupings, scholarship awards and related waterfowl and habitat education resources from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
National Puzzle Day will be celebrated January 18 at the Main Library starting at 9 a.m. Activities include a social, a puzzle exchange, a chess event and a puzzle competition. Pre-registration is required.
The City is continuing to support the expansion of child care facilities in Fargo. As a member of the ND Opportunity Fund, Fargo has provided letters of support to use this fund, which provides match for a Bank of ND interest buydown program. Support has been provided for five child care facilities and support for two more are on tonight’s consent agenda. It’s an important partnership between The City, the ND Opportunity Fund and the Bank of ND.
On December 26 at approximately 6:00 p.m., bus driver Zachary Armstrong was driving Route 15, which runs between downtown and West Acres/Walmart, when he noticed a female passenger was slumped down in her seat and another passenger was trying to get her to respond. Zachary pulled the bus over and contacted dispatch to send emergency services to the scene. He then retrieved Narcan spray and, with help from the other passenger, administered the spray. The female passenger quickly responded to the Narcan and when emergency services arrived, they removed the female passenger from the bus. This is the first time a bus driver has utilized Narcan spray, which is located on every bus. The City and the Transit Department would like to commend Zachary for his quick thinking and assistance to the passenger.
As part of Fargo’s commitment to sustainability and responsible waste management, I am excited to share about the City’s sanitary landfill reclamation project. This initiative focuses on excavating and modernizing the east landfill site, ensuring environmental safety, reducing long-term liabilities and maximizing the use of City-owned land. It is a forward-thinking project that demonstrates how the City can be innovative to protect the community and the environment.