Via Whittier Alliance:

City staff and design teams will be sharing some preliminary design options for the street reconnection and new public space layouts on this 10 acre site. Join us to weigh in on these designs, enjoy tacos from Taqueria el Primo, engage in public art activities, and vibe to tunes from Ms. Lakeesha, a Whittier resident and DJ at KRSM community Radio. More details to be announced soon on our project webpage!

In 1977, Kmart and SuperValu leased 10 acres of land after the City of Minneapolis sold the site to real estate investors. This development closed the block of Nicollet Avenue between 29th and Lake Street, creating a barrier that affected the community, local businesses, and the landscape of south Minneapolis.
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Today, the City owns this site again, and plans to construct Nicollet Avenue to reconnect with Lake Street. With community input, the site will once again serve as a commercial and cultural crossroads, reflecting the needs of the community who currently lives here.

New Nicollet Redesign Open House
Tuesday, Oct. 10 • 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Former Kmart Site (10 W Lake St)