Planning & Development

Commissions & Committees

Planning Commission

Heritage Preservation Commission

Community Development Committee

Indigenous Commission

The Indigenous Commission was established by the City Council to ensure that the views of the American Indian community are incorporated in the decision making, future planning, and stewardship of the city of Duluth.

Duluth Public Arts Commission

The Duluth Public Arts Commission advocates for, promotes and participates in the selection and interpretation of public artwork and public arts events in Duluth. It also assists the city in the development and maintenance of an ongoing Municipal Arts Plan.  The regular public arts commission meetings are on the 3rd Monday of every month, at 4:00pm.  

Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund Advisory Board

The Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund Advisory Board accepts requests for distribution of the earnings of the Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund, evaluates which requests will best benefit the community and fulfill a public purpose, and approves and recommends specific distributions.

Heading Home St. Louis County Governance Board

The role of the Heading Home St. Louis County Governance Board is to implement Heading Home St. Louis County’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, and to prepare for the implementation of the HEARTH Act. 

Joint Airport Zoning Board

Administers special zoning regulations within the hazard area surrounding the Duluth International Airport.

Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA)

DEDA's mission is to drive economic prosperity in the City of Duluth. DEDA accomplishes its mission by leading significant development initiatives, being a catalyst for sustainable development and redevelopment, and prudently investing unique resources that leverage other investments.  More information, including agendas and minutes, can be found here: Duluth Economic Development Authority (dulutheda.org).