New Nicollet Redevelopment: opportunities on the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the site and improve the area's quality of life. We want to hear from community members about their visions for the future.
Reconnect people and places
Rebuild the Nicollet Avenue right-of-way (ROW).
Connect the Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue commercial corridors.
Build for who's here
Build affordable housing.
Serve existing residents.
Provide new opportunities for community businesses.
Design to reflect the community.
Live, work, shop, and play here
Create more housing.
Re-establish the shopping district.
Create public space.
Build safe, equitable, sustainable transportation networks
Our priorities include:
Fast, frequent and reliable transit service
Pedestrian safety, access and comfort
Safe and comfortable bike connections
Design safe and healthy communities
Incorporate sustainable practices.
Mitigate climate change.
Design, build, and maintain safe, healthy public spaces.
“This is a huge opportunity to put in place ideas that will improve the quality of life for our neighbors living and working in this area. So we need your help. ”
WHO
City of Minneapolis with a community engagement team. The City is working with a diverse group on the first phase of community engagement. The partners include:
NEOO Partners Inc.
Whittier Alliance
Phillips West Neighborhood Organization
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)
Lyndale Neighborhood Association
Fortune Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization (FRAYEO)
Lake Street Council
WHERE
Our engagement focus area includes everything between:
26th Street on the north
Portland Avenue on the east
34th Street on the south
Lyndale Avenue on the west
WHEN
2022 Launch and Listen
2023 Public Space Plan and New Nicollet Layout Plan
2024 Demo & Development
WHY
Get more details about what to expect for Nicollet Avenue; transit, walking and biking connections; public space;, housing and retail development; anti-displacement; sustainability and more.
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