Progress continues at the Seven Points redevelopment site! Demolition of the former CB2, Kitchen Window and Famous Dave’s buildings began in April, and demolition and site preparation work are expected to wrap up soon. Construction of Doran Companies’ new 247-unit, four-story apartment building is expected to begin later this fall, with completion anticipated in October 2027. 🏢
The Seven Points property has also been divided between two owners. Northpond continues to own the remaining shopping center structure, parking garage and the vacant Lake Street site between Girard and Fremont avenues. Doran Companies will own the southern half of the block, where the new apartment building will be constructed.
Behind the scenes, Doran is also taking the lead in identifying potential grant funding through Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council for improvements along Girard Avenue—including improvements adjacent to the apartment site and, potentially, the Northpond shopping center right of way. This could include upgraded landscaping and lighting, as well as art to make the stretch a more pleasant pedestrian path.
Once there is a better understanding of available funding, Doran plans to host an open house and community engagement session to gather neighbors’ ideas and visions for the future of Girard. Those ideas will help inform concept plans and future grant applications. If funding is secured, the hope is to reconnect with the community in late spring 2027 to discuss priorities, with construction on funded Girard improvements potentially beginning in summer or fall 2027.
Meanwhile, Northpond continues working to attract new tenants to the remaining shopping center. We’ll continue sharing updates as this important redevelopment project moves forward! 👷♂️🚧🏙️
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