Beyond Shelter is putting together a "Plan B" to build about half of its originally planned apartments on the former South University Kmart site; Milton Earl Apartments would get $300,000 to bridge funding gap so construction can begin.
The once quiet bedroom community could hit 5,000 residents by the end of the year. It recently added a pharmacy, and is in line for a Sanford Health medical clinic, a Catholic parish hall, and for lovers of treats, a Dairy Queen.
Racially restrictive covenants have long been illegal, but supporters of the project say acknowledging past wrongs is the first step toward reversing Minnesota’s homeownership and wealth gaps, which are among the worst in the nation.
Talks over finding parking for American Federal Bank have broken down, meaning the City Commission must choose between competing plans for 401 3rd Ave. N.
Partnership between Kilbourne Group, the city and other private partners brings healthy mix of apartments, condos, parking and commercial space to the old city center.
