EDA Land and Redevelopment Activity

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Northtown Redevelopment Study

Northtown Mall and the surrounding area are vital to the Blaine economy. With changes in the retail landscape and in the community, the City is putting a focus on the future of the Northtown area. The City sought proposals for a redevelopment and revitalization plan for the Northtown area and opted to partner with Damon Farber. The study will take approximately nine months to complete with an expected date of completion in Spring 2022. The study will include the Northtown Mall property plus the surrounding area. The long term plan will address land use, redevelopment/revitalization options, multimodal transportation and public improvements. The City’s goal is to help Northtown Mall continue to be a relevant and important asset to the City and to spur growth appropriate with current market trends and community desires.

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Goals of the Study

105th Area Redevelopment Study

The Blaine City Council has identified an area near 105th Avenue, Nassau Street, and Radisson Road for future redevelopment. Initial discussion from the City Council has identified this area as a potential entertainment hub to capitalize on the activity at the National Sports Center and serve the entire Blaine community. The Blaine EDA has been active in acquiring older, blighted property in an effort to revitalize the tax base and appearance in this highly visible and active area. The City is embarking on a visioning study to identify future land uses in this area to guide redevelopment. The study will be completed in Spring 2022 with the final product being an illustrative master plan that can be used to market the area for future development.

Purchase of 10524 Nassau Street

The Blaine EDA purchased 10524 Nassau Street in April of 2021. The building is located in an identified redevelopment area in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and is part of the 105th Area Redevelopment Study. The City plans to demolish this building in 2022 to make way for new development.

Purchase of 10549 Nassau Street

The EDA acquired 10549 Nassau Street in July 2021. The building is located in an identified redevelopment area in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and is part of the 105th Area Redevelopment Study. The City is leasing the building to Invictus Brewing until redevelopment is ready to occur on the site.

Purchase of 2150 106th Lane, 10600 Radisson Road, and 10590 Radisson Road

Blaine EDA purchased the Blake Drilling property in December of 2021. These buildings are located in an identified redevelopment area of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and is part of the 105th Area Redevelopment Study. The City is leasing the property back to Blake Drilling for 18 months.

Sale of 10610 Nassau Street

The Blaine EDA sold 10610 Nassau Street to Sure Cast for construction of their new facility.

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