Development Projects

102 & 106 11th Avenue South

Sachin Chauhan has applied for concept plan review to redevelop the properties at 102 & 106 11th Avenue South into a 5 story multi-unit residential building.

1428 Preston Lane Rezone & CUP Amendment

The applicant has withdrawn their application requesting conditional use permit amendment and rezoning approvals for the property located at 1428 Preston Lane.

325 Blake Road Development

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District purchased the 17-acre cold storage site in 2011 with the goal of implementing a regional stormwater improvement that would dramatically reduce the pollutant load of that portion of Minnehaha Creek.

1. 325 Blake Road Background

   The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District purchased the 17-acre cold storage site in 2011 with the goal of implementing a regional stormwater improvement that would dramatically reduce the pollutant load of that portion of Minnehaha Creek.

2. 325 Blake Road Developer Selection

Blake School Early Learning Center

The Blake School received approval to build a new Early Learning Center, make pedestrian and vehicular access improvements to Campus Drive, and to build a replacement accessory structure for the transportation and grounds maintenance services.

Blake Road Corridor

A community assessment and a small area plan will guide future development in the Blake Road Corridor as land costs and other market conditions, as well as future light rail transit, attract higher intensity development.

1. Blake Road Corridor Study

   The City of Hopkins led a corridor study for Blake Road/Aquila Avenue to plan for changing transportation needs due to the construction of the Southwest LRT Green Line Extension.

2. Cottageville Park Improvements

   The new park includes new play equipment, trails, lighting, a permanent community garden with water source and tool shed, and extensive new landscaping.

3. Station Area Planning

   Hopkins is the proposed site for three transit stations which would have a significant impact on future development in the city.

The Burnes Building

Located at 604 Mainstreet, The Burnes Building (formerly Raspberry Ridge II) is a 4-story, 43 unit multi-family apartment building targeted to families at 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Cambridge Towers Apartments

Cambridge Towers Apartments is located at 1301 Cambridge Street. The proposal from Kaas Wilson Architects consists of converting 4 existing offices into 4 apartments, recladding portions of the exterior of the building, and installation of exterior amenities and landscaping.

East End Redevelopment

The goal is to redevelop the primary area into higher density, mixed-use developments that include primarily office, housing, and limited retail uses.

The Hallon

The Hallon (formerly Blake Road Station) is the redevelopment of 7.4 acres of land located in the northwest quadrant of Excelsior Boulevard and Blake Road into a three phase, mixed-use residential and commercial development.

Knollwood North Apartments

Knollwood North Apartments is the proposed redevelopment of two existing parking garages for Knollwood West and East apartment buildings, located at 1010 Lake Street NE, into a 139 unit apartment building and a new parking ramp which will consist of 368 parking stalls and serve all three buildings.

Light Rail Transit

Rapid growth in the southwest metro area is putting more demands on our existing roads and transit systems.

1. Station Area Planning

   Hopkins is the proposed site for three transit stations which would have a significant impact on future development in the city.

2. Operations & Maintenance Facility

   The OMF facility will house 180 permanent jobs for trained operators, skilled mechanics, maintenance personnel and support staff.

3. PLACES

   PLACES is a collaborative initiative that aims to establish the Southwest Light Rail Corridor as a renowned public art destination

Ovation Apartments

Located at 1118 Mainstreet, Ovation Apartments (formerly Hopkins Apartments) is the redevelopment of the former Hopkins Mann Cinema 6 movie theater into a four story, mixed-use commercial and residential building.

Vista 44

Site plans from Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative for a multi-family housing development at the property located on the south one-acre (green space) of the St. Joseph parking lot.