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EAST TOWN DEVELOPMENT » A LOOK AT THE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY BEING BUILT IN EAST
TOWN IN DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS.

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EAST TOWN DEVELOPMENT


HOLISTIC VISION. COMPELLING NARRATIVE.


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INTERSECTIONS: THE DOWNTOWN 2025 PLAN

 


“EAST TOWN REPRESENTS AN EPIC ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE FOR DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS AND
THE ENTIRE REGION”


–MINNESOTA GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON AT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR U.S. BANK STADIUM


WELCOME TO THE EAST TOWN


2025 PLAN DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE

East Town is a thriving district of 120 square blocks (300 acres) in the most
accessible and visible sector of Downtown Minneapolis. It is bounded by the
Minneapolis Central Business District on the west, the Mississippi riverfront to
the north, Interstate-35W to the east, and Interstate-94 to the south.

The East Town Development work group was formed by the Minneapolis Downtown
Council-Downtown Improvement District and the East Town Business Partnership and
includes more than 60 organizations and 100 leaders representing businesses,
non-profits, elected officials, universities, and neighborhoods. This
inter-disciplinary group advances the development goals of Intersections: The
Downtown 2025 Plan and hosts monthly strategic presentations ranging from
planning and design to projects and critical path with a special focus on
diverse housing growth.


 




A HOLISTIC VISION AND COMPELLING NARRATIVE FOR EAST TOWN DEVELOPMENT

Great cities are whole cities, made up of distinctive parts, each of which
derive their identity from the whole. Whenever the vitality of a part of the
urban network is suppressed, the energy of the entire city is diminished.

East Town Minneapolis is an urban district, definitively characterized by
location, as well as by opportunities for development that offer prospects for
creating a new 21st century complete community.  The complete community is
defined as a self-sustaining neighborhood with a unifying identity that offers a
diversity of choices in housing, retail, entertainment and services; provides
attractive public spaces; and is vitally connected to other sectors of the City.
The complete community must offer a welcoming pedestrian environment, attractive
places to safely gather and socialize, and affordable, convenient modes of
transit.

Three Neighborhoods, One Community

Mill District: Riverfront locale where Minneapolis industry began, now a
residential, entertainment, and cultural center. Key Institutions, Amenities and
Programs: The Guthrie Theater, Mill City Farmers Market, McPhail Center for
Music, The Mill City Museum, Gold Medal Park, The Stone Arch Bridge, Izzy’s Ice
Cream.

Downtown East: Emergent enterprise zone replacing surface parking lots with an
array of mixed uses around a regionally important transit LRT hub. Key
Institutions, Amenities and Programs: New multi-purpose stadium, Wells Fargo
Office complex, The Commons public park, Valspar Global, Ryan Companies
Corporate Headquarters.

Elliot Park: Residential neighborhood with historic and intimate character, home
to health services and educational institutions. Key Institutions, Amenities and
Programs: Hennepin County Medical Center, The Armory Event Center, North Central
University, Elliot Park with Collegiate Size Soccer Field, Kraus-Anderson
Corporate Headquarters, The Band Box, Gamut Gallery.

Click Here To Learn More About the East Town Business Partnership

Central Marquee Public Feature: “The Commons” Park

The Commons is a 4.2 acre, new public green space downtown bounded by Park
Avenue and 4th and 5th Streets. The Commons was designed as a place for respite,
everyday activities, and events for residents, workers, and visitors. The
Commons is for everyone.

Click Here To Learn More About The Commons Park


EAST TOWN COMMUNITY VISION: A VIBRANT, MULTIFACETED AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY

Whatever your lifestyle or interest, East Town is the place to connect. The
community is a regional focal point that offers a diverse range of activities
near the center of Downtown. You’ll walk streets that are rippling with life and
too many activities to choose from, all surrounding a new metropolitan park,
where you can rest, play or catch a performance and a stadium where you can
watch the big game.


VIBRANT



“Full of energy and enthusiasm: a vibrant cosmopolitan city.”

A Vibrant Urban Community

East Town is not a community you go to if you want to get away from it all. The
streets are full of life and there are activities for everyone. From the area’s
history as a bustling center for milling, commerce and medical care, to its
future as a city hub of activity, with sports, performing arts, healthy living,
shopping and more. East Town is the dynamic new place for Downtown growth.


MULTIFACETED



“Having many facets, as a gem; having many different parts.”

A Multifaceted Enclave Welcoming a Diverse Population

There’s no one way to enjoy East Town. The community includes the Mill City and
Elliot Park Neighborhoods, as well as the Mississippi Riverfront, and welcomes a
diverse population and wide variety of lifestyles. Stroll down our streets and
you’ll see families who have lived nearby for generations, young professionals
kicking back on posh patios, empty nesters rediscovering the joys of urban
activity and seniors enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. In East Town,
no matter who you are or how you spend your time, you’re welcome. 


CONNECTED




“Having parts or elements joined or linked together.”

A Focal Point of the City

As a multi-modal hub ranging from bicycle, to rail and automobile
transportation, located near the center of the city, it’s not hard to reach East
Town, and you can get anywhere from here. If Minneapolis is the hub of the
Midwest, East Town is a focal point. Whatever your interest, this is where
people come to connect. You’ll find a centerpiece of the region’s history,
sports, performing arts, health care, shopping and more. East Town is the place
to get educated, to get energized, to get connected.


PHOTO GALLERY OF EAST TOWN

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