Minneapolis passes law aiming to bolster office-to-housing conversions
The overall vacancy rate in Minneapolis’ central business district at the end of June was 33%, exceeding the metro-wide average, according to a quarterly report from Cushman and Wakefield, a brokerage that tracks mostly larger, multitenant office buildings with 20,000 square feet or more.
Minneapolis ordinance to make converting vacant office space into housing easier signed into law
Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance making it easier to convert unused commercial space into residential units.
Minneapolis cuts red tape for developers turning office buildings into housing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance Tuesday that will ease the regulatory burden on developers who want to turn empty office buildings into apartments. The move is expected to cut costs for developers and signal to private investors that Minneapolis is “open for business,
New Minneapolis ordinance aims to increase housing downtown
The ordinance allows for conversion projects to undergo administrative review instead of Planning Commission approval. This approach reduces review time by up to two months and eliminates public hearings from the process.
From Commercial To Residential: Minneapolis works to transition older buildings into residences
From commercial to residential. A new ordinance signed by Mayor Jacob Frey today, spearheaded by Sherman Associates, will help transform older buildings in downtown into housing and they’re starting with the Groove Lofts in the old North Star Center.
Minneapolis eases rules on office-to-apartment conversion projects
Office-to-apartment conversions in Minneapolis could get easier under a new ordinance signed by Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday.
Man charged with murder in shooting at Minneapolis homeless encampment
A man is charged with murder after authorities say he shot another man during a fight ​at a homeless encampment in ...
Jacob Frey calls for quicker removal of homeless encampments following double shooting
After two shootings in two days, Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for the process to remove homeless encampments to move quicker.
Former bodyguard of Minneapolis Mayor Frey charged for stalking an ex co-worker
She recognized the last four digits of the phone number linked to the AirTag as Blackey's, and when she confronted him the ...
Minneapolis mayor, advocates spar over handling of encampments
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new ...
Minneapolis homeless encampment killings tied to same gunman
Mayor wants encampments removed in short order, while City Council passes measures that take a different approach.
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Stretch of downtown Minneapolis gets a makeover ahead of Lynx playoff game
Anyone traveling through downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday will see new street signs featuring the Lynx logo. In addition, Mayor Jacob Frey was out with the city's public works department early in the ...