city also values the presence of the local medical center, Allina. “Rural access care is always a need, and they play a vital role in our community,” he acknowledges. LOOKING AHEAD In the coming 18 months, Mayor Backer says New Ulm will maintain its focus on strategic planning and addressing housing needs. She points to potential and upcoming housing projects, including conversations with several Housing and Lodging Developers, the development of the George’s property, and the mixed-use project on Highland Avenue. “Because of all of the energy that we’ve created in New Ulm as an investment and destination for living, we have other developers that are in preliminary dialogue with us to satisfy those housing needs,” she affirms. GERMANS HAVE MORE FUN Adventure • Festivals • History newulm.com 888-463-9856 155 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08 NEW ULM, MN
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