Minneapolis Development

26 photos · 2012–2023

26 photographs tagged Minneapolis Development, 2012–2023.

North 5th Street in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood with parked cars, brick buildings, and downtown skyline in background. — North 5th Street in the North Loop of Minneapolis before the demolition of Northern Auto Parts. The street is now lined with apartment buildings.

Wells Fargo Towers under construction at night in downtown Minneapolis with illuminated green and white work lights on upper — Wells Fargo Towers anchors the Downtown East district of Minneapolis, a twin-tower office complex developed by Ryan Companies and designed by architecture firm RSP. The two towers, completed in 2016, rise 17 and 26 stories and total roughly 1.1 million square feet of leased office space, with Wells Fargo serving as the anchor tenant. The complex sits adjacent to U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, and helped transform a former surface parking area into a mixed-use neighborhood anchored by the Downtown East Commons park. In the distance, the Gold Medal Flour sign marks the site of the historic Washburn-Crosby mill complex along the Mississippi River, a Minneapolis landmark dating to the early 20th century.

US Bank Stadium going up in Downtown Minneapolis — Construction of U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis is shown during its development phase. The stadium, which broke ground in 2014 and opened in 2016, was built to replace the Metrodome and serve as the home for the Minnesota Vikings. Its construction represented a significant development project for the Downtown East neighborhood.

Yellow tower cranes operate above the Wells Fargo Towers construction site in downtown Minneapolis. — Construction of the Wells Fargo Towers in Downtown East, Minneapolis, in July 2015. These two skyscrapers, completed in 2019, house offices for Wells Fargo and other businesses.

Construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis between the IDS Center and Nordstrom Rack involves infrastructure work and paving. — Construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is underway, impacting the area between the IDS Center and Nordstrom Rack. This multi-year project aims to revitalize the pedestrian mall, a key thoroughfare in the city's business district. The construction involves significant infrastructure work, including the installation of new utilities and paving. Nicollet Mall, originally developed in the 1960s and redesigned in the 1990s, serves as a central hub for retail, dining, and public life in Minneapolis.

Westminster Presbyterian Church expansion under construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, with tower crane and surrounding high-rise buildings. — Westminster Presbyterian Church stands at 12th Street and Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, a stone sanctuary dating to 1897. In 2017 the church built an underground addition and garden next to the historic building, with a tower crane rising over the construction site.

Tower crane over a high-rise construction site in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, near the University of Minnesota. — A tower crane stands over a high-rise construction site in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, near the University of Minnesota. Dinkytown is a commercial district adjacent to the university's Minneapolis campus, with student-oriented housing, shops, and restaurants. J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. was associated with the construction work at the site.

Excavated earth and traffic on Interstate 35W construction site near downtown Minneapolis skyline. — Interstate 35W underwent major reconstruction near downtown Minneapolis during this period. The project involved extensive earthwork and roadway modifications, with excavated material staged alongside the highway corridor. The construction activity was visible from multiple vantage points throughout the downtown area, marking a significant infrastructure undertaking in the city's transportation network.

Daymark Apartments under construction in Uptown Minneapolis, with a crane and cars passing in front. — Daymark Apartments is under construction in Uptown Minneapolis in June 2019. The multi-story wood-frame apartment building rises above a podium level wrapped in green sheathing, with a tower crane and an aerial lift visible over the site.

Harris Machinery Building in Minneapolis is braced with temporary steel supports during redevelopment. — The former Harris Machinery Building in Minneapolis's Prospect Park neighborhood is being stabilized during redevelopment for The Market at Malcolm Yards. Temporary steel bracing supports the brick structure while work continues on the site.

Multi-story building under construction at South 6th and Fifth Street South in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Buildings under construction in downtown Minneapolis at South 6th Street and Fifth Street South.

Minneapolis skyway under construction between downtown buildings. — A Minneapolis skyway is under construction in downtown Minneapolis. The elevated pedestrian walkway connects buildings in the city’s enclosed skyway system, which links offices, shops, and transit access across the downtown core.

Rooftop patio with seating and black canopy at CJ Duffey Paper Co in North Loop Minneapolis. — The rooftop patio at CJ Duffey Paper Co in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood serves as an outdoor gathering space adjacent to the historic brick warehouse. The patio is sheltered by a black canopy and furnished with blue and wood seating. The surrounding North Loop area features mixed-use industrial and residential architecture, with modern apartment buildings and converted warehouses characteristic of the neighborhood's development.

Tower cranes and construction equipment operate at the RBC Gateway site in downtown Minneapolis at dusk. — A tower crane at the site of the new RBC Gateway development in Downtown Minneapolis.

RBC Gateway tower cranes rise behind Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County clock tower. — RBC Gateway tower cranes in downtown Minneapolis rise behind City Hall and the Hennepin County clock tower. The mixed-use development is part of the redevelopment area near the historic core of the city.

Cooling towers stand beside U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. — Cooling towers stand beside U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis on July 24, 2021. The stadium opened in 2016 as the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a venue for concerts, sports, and large public events. The equipment is located in the Downtown East area near the stadium and surrounding high-rise development.

Atlus Staffing Site Rebuild Minneapolis 35W — Construction is underway at the site of the future Lake Street Station in Minneapolis, a transit hub designed to serve the I-35W corridor. The previous Atlas Staffing building on this location was destroyed during protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska — Construction of a new Calhoun Towers property near Bde Maka Ska.

Rebuilt Midtown Corner on East 26th in Minneapolis — The Midtown Corner affordable housing project, a six-story development in Minneapolis, is nearing completion. Construction was significantly impacted when the building, then under development, was destroyed during unrest in the city. The project's reconstruction signifies a commitment to providing affordable housing in the Midtown area, despite the challenges faced during its development.

Rebuilt AutoZone With Open Sign — The AutoZone on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown here after its reopening following the 2020 Uprising. This store was notably the first building to catch fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Steam and tower cranes on a frigid night — Construction continues on the Third Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis during frigid winter conditions, with temperatures reaching -15°F. The image shows multiple tower cranes actively working on the bridge's structure, illuminated against the night sky.

Lightning over a Minneapolis apartment building under construction at night. — Lightning above new apartment development in Uptown Minneapolis seen in May 2022.

Tower crane rises above a high-rise construction site in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Downtown Minneapolis has added several high-rise towers in recent years, with cranes marking active construction sites across the skyline. Tower cranes like this one are typically rated to lift several tons and can reach heights well above the buildings under construction, disassembling floor by floor as the structure tops out. Projects of this scale generally take two to three years to complete, from foundation work through final finishes. Downtown's building boom has included residential, hotel, and mixed-use developments concentrated near the Mississippi riverfront and the Nicollet Mall corridor.

Minneapolis Police First Precinct under construction at Century Plaza building at night. — Construction is underway at the Century Plaza building in downtown Minneapolis, which is being redeveloped to house the Minneapolis Police Department's First Precinct.

Signage asking for community input at night — The K-Mart site in South Minneapolis, located on Lake Street, served as a temporary post office from November 2020 to late summer 2023. The site, which previously housed a K-Mart, is now a vacant lot marked by a banner asking "GET A SAY IN WHAT HAPPENS ON THIS SITE?". The K-Mart property has been a long hated property as it sat right in the middle of Nicollet Avenue. The demolition of the property brings hopes to open the road back up to through traffic.

Night photo of building under renovation — Construction is underway at the site of the new Minneapolis Police Department's First Precinct, located in downtown Minneapolis.

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