New Nicollet Redevelopment

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

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Project details

The New Nicollet Redevelopment will reconnect and serve the people who live here.

Public engagement

We share the New Nicollet Redevelopment focus area map and engagement process.

Contract opportunities

You can learn about contract opportunities related to the New Nicollet Redevelopment.

Business owners

You can get information about owning a business on the New Nicollet site.
Front exterior of old Kmart site with large parking lot in foreground.

Draft Development Framework

Learn about draft framework for property uses and buildings on the New Nicollet site.
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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.

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.
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Contact us

New Nicollet Redevelopment Team

Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

Email the team

Phone

612-673-5102