Open house planned for March 7 on concepts for New Nicollet Redevelopment Project

The City of Minneapolis is planning to share an update with community members on new roadway and public space design concepts for the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project at an open house March 7 at the Abyssinia Cultural Center, 322 W. Lake St.

The City plans to construct Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and Cecil Newman Lane and will work in partnership to develop the remaining site into a high-density, mixed-use, walkable area. The City demolished the former Kmart building in November of 2023. The project represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help reshape the future of the site and contribute to an increased quality of life for people living and working in the immediate area.

"It's so exciting to see the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project reach another important milestone," said City Operations Officer Margaret Anderson Kelliher. "We are grateful to all our community members who have shared their ideas so far to help shape the vision for the new Nicollet Avenue and public spaces. This project is truly a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape this site in south Minneapolis and reknit the neighborhoods around the former Kmart site together."

Based on community input, City policies and project goals, the project team has selected recommended concepts for the New Nicollet roadway and public spaces on the site. City staff will present the selections to the community before staff take the recommendations to the Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey this spring.

The next phase of the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project will focus on the development and the community engagement is expected to start in summer 2024.

New Nicollet Redevelopment Project Open House

5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 7
Abyssinia Cultural Center, 322 W. Lake St.
The open house will be a fun, family-friendly event with the opportunity to see the design concepts and talk with staff.

Learn more about the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project and how to stay up to date on the project.