533 Dale St. N    St. Paul, MN 55103
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Mixed Use Development
Housing and business can go hand-in-hand, especially in areas with great transportation. The Frogtown Square project is a perfect example of a large project but GFCDC has plans for smaller scale
mixed-use as well.  Contact us about live-work opportunities or
retail opportunities on Dale Street.   
Frogtown Square
 
The intersection of University and Dale presents a unique opportunity for retail businesses opening in 2010. This location - with direct access to highways 94 and 35E - is one of the confirmed stations of the new Twin Cities light rail line. Traffic counts already bring tens of thousands of customers to this intersection a day.
 
This new design incorperates active senior living with first-floor retail space. Fifty new housing units, owned and managed by Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, will include underground parking for residents and surface parking for customers.
 
  • Over 20,000 quare feet of retail space
  • Plans include 20’ wide sidewalks with outdoor seating at the corner for  restaurant customers. 
  • Art deco panels will adorn the entire building, acknowledging a time in University Avenue’s past. 
  • The  exterior of the building will be well lit, with nice landscaping, and will be welcoming for transit users and pedestrians alike. 
 
 
 
Transit-Oriented Development                     
(information from Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit) 
 
Transit-oriented development,  or TOD, is an approach to development that focuses land uses around a transit station or within a transit corridor. Typically, it is characterized by:
 
  •     A mix of uses A major goal of TOD is to provide a concentration of living, shopping, entertainment, and employment opportunities within walking distance of transit stations so that people can easily use transit in place of cars.
 
  •     Moderate to high density TOD policies promote increased employment and population concentrations. TOD is synonymous with concentrated development promoting mixed uses and residential densities of at least 12 to 15 units per acre.
 
  •     Pedestrian connectivity/ Transportation ChoicesTODs include pedestrian amenities and bicycle facilities to promote alternative travel options, and encourage shared parking opportunities.
 
  •     Reduced parking Increased transit usage helps to reduce the rate of growth in auto vehicle trips and reduces the use of petroleum products. Fewer vehicles on the roadways translate into less congestion, lower amounts of vehicle emissions, and overall better air quality than would otherwise occur.
 
  •     Expand Housing Opportunities TOD promotes the development of townhouses, condominiums and apartments, which provide housing opportunities for a broader array of households, ranging from lower income families to empty nesters.
 
  •      Increase Job and Business Opportunities. Beyond the businesses and jobs created within the TOD's, transit is recognized as an important investment for providing access to jobs for lower income people, the elderly and the disabled, as well as for suburban commuters. 
 
 
 
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Redevelopment Designs