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

Questions

Email questions to Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

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

Read questions and answers

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.

New Nicollet Phase 1 Development RFP documents

You can view the Request for Proposal documents.
See documents

Contact us

Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415