New Nicollet Phase 1 Development

We are asking developers for proposals for the first buildings on the site.

Request for proposals

Overview

We are looking for creative developers who care about the community. We are releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the first phase of new buildings at the New Nicollet/former Kmart site.

The City of Minneapolis is redeveloping 10 acres at Nicollet Ave and Lake St, known as the New Nicollet (former Kmart) site. The project is guided by the New Nicollet Development Framework, approved by the Mayor and City Council in May 2025. This plan was created through a three-year community engagement process.

Phase 1 development will be on the southeast portion of the site. It will focus on providing:

Affordable housing
Ground floor commercial space
Non-profit services space
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board indoor program space

Learn more about the New Nicollet Development Framework

Learn more about the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project

Information session

Developers can join the optional online question and answer session to learn more about the site and proposal process. City staff will present the RFP and answer questions.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
Time: 3-4 p.m.

Email Linnea Graffunder-Bartels to request a link to the session

Questions

Email questions to Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

Questions are due by 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

Questions and answers will be posted here, check frequently for updates.

Mixer event for developers and nonprofit space users

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Hosts: The Lyndale Neighborhood Association and Whittier Alliance

The event will bring together developers looking to add community-serving space, and nonprofit organizations looking for space at New Nicollet. Attendance is optional.

Use the online form to RSVP

Application

Important: Proposals must be submitted through SharePoint.

Submit a request for Sharepoint access using the online form

The form requires:

Project name and contact information
Email addresses for each team member that will need access to the folder

A project folder will be created on Sharepoint for all necessary materials to be uploaded and saved.

Deadlines

Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Project folders will no longer be accessible after the deadline.

The City can choose to reject any or all applications.