New Nicollet Redevelopment

We're creating new places and opportunities on the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.

Open house on Tuesday, Feb. 25

Join us for an open house to see how your input has shaped the Development Framework
Front exterior of old Kmart site with large parking lot in foreground.

Development scenarios

Learn about initial ideas for property uses and buildings on the New Nicollet site.

Project updates

In 2024, the New Nicollet Redevelopment project team collected input from:

  • Residents
  • Businesses
  • Community members

We asked what is most important to include in development at the New Nicollet site.

Open house

Join us for an open house to:

  • See how your input has shaped the Development Framework.
  • Learn about next steps for this transformational project.
  • Enjoy free food and kids' activities

Date and time: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5-7 p.m.  
Location: Multi-purpose room at Whittier International Elementary School, 315 W. 26th St., Minneapolis, 55404

Street design in progress

We are re-opening Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and Cecil Newman Lane.

See the progress

Learn more

Watch a video on the project

Download a project guide

View the approved concepts

Front exterior of old Kmart site with large parking lot in foreground.

Story of the site

Use our interactive tool to learn about the history of the New Nicollet Redevelopment site.

Contact us

New Nicollet Redevelopment Team

Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

Phone

612-673-5102