14th Ave Townhomes is constructing 10 units of affordable, owner-occupied housing in Midtown Phillips on 2833 14thAve S. The project consists of (3) one bedroom, (4) two-bedroom, and (3) four-bedroom townhomes, all for sale to qualified buyers at or below 60% Area Medium Income. This project is expected to achieve near-net-zero energy consumption providing additional affordability for owners/occupants.

The Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is building an innovation center on Lake & Chicago. The first floor will be a gallery, event, and retail center and space, the second floor will be dedicated to beauty and wellness, the third level will be a tech accelerator, and the roof will be solar panels that make the building energy efficient. Please see the full slideshow below.

A developer has recently determined that she can create up to 15 units of affordable rental housing at this site. The purpose of this letter is to officially notify your neighborhood that CPED received an offer to develop housing on the following property through the City’s Minneapolis Homes: Financing Program. We have provided an updated image of the proposed housing and the contact information for both the developer/owner, Nimco Ltd., and the development consultant, Amani Construction, if you have any questions. Please share this information with your neighborhood residents and to the appropriate committee for review. Notify the applicant(s) if you would like them to attend your meeting to present their proposals. Please provide written comments within 45 days of the date of this letter or sooner.

On January 9, 2025, the East Phillips Improvement Coalition (EPIC) and the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association (MPNAI) hosted a community meeting about a proposed room and board facility at 2720 and 2724 16th Ave S. The facility would provide supportive housing for people in recovery who are receiving outpatient treatment elsewhere. The organization behind the proposal, Pathway 2 Recovery, describes itself as “dedicated to transforming lives through comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals battling substance abuse disorders.” Founded in late 2024, Pathway to Recovery offers services such as supervised safe-use shelters, social work and case management, legal assistance with expungement, and STI awareness and testing. The founder, Sadik Ali, works as a hospital internal medicine consultant and medical director at Mayo Clinic’s progressive care unit. Pathway to Recovery has requested an increase in the capacity of the two homes: from 6 to 10 people at 2724 16th Ave S, and from 6 to 14 people at 2720 16th Ave S. The planning commission approved this request, and now it’s up to Pathway 2 Recovery to be a good neighbor. In response to concerns raised by local residents, EPIC and MPNAI organized a meeting and invited Sadik Ali and Jason Lennox (who submitted the land use application) to present on their organization and plans for the properties. Unfortunately, neither of them attended the meeting. Despite this, ten community members showed up to voice their concerns, ask questions, and discuss next steps. Some of the main concerns raised were about the safety and well-being of vulnerable residents living near the opioid epidemic, potential risks of drug dealers targeting the area, and whether Pathway 2 Recovery is committed to being a responsible and engaged neighbor. Other concerns included wanting to know about the organization's track record in organizing sober housing, the rules in place to ensure safety and sobriety, and questions about whether Pathway 2 Recovery is more focused on profit than recovery. Community members have a list of questions they want Pathway 2 Recovery to answer, including: • Are there tenants currently living at the houses? If so, how many? • What house rules are in place to promote sobriety and safety? • Is there a house manager? • Do you have culturally relevant practices in place? • Do you operate other locations? • Can you provide statistics and records from other houses you’ve managed? • Is there an outpatient clinic involved in this project? • Would increasing the number of residents increase risks or strengthen the community? EPIC and MPNAI are asking Pathway 2 Recovery to meet with the community to address these concerns and work together on a more thoughtful, collaborative plan moving forward.

According to the RCA that was submitted by CPED, LUL Bros proposes an eight-story, new construction project that includes 54 affordable multifamily units and 4,444 square feet of commercial space in the Midtown Phillips neighborhood. The City-owned lot at 1200 Lake St E is an unbuildable parcel. The developer intends to combine the lot at 1200 Lake St E with the adjacent property at 1204 Lake St E that LUL Bros currently owns. The residential component anticipates a mix of six studios, six one-bedroom units, 36 two-bedroom units, and six three-bedroom units. Affordability levels are to be determined and agreed upon in the Redevelopment Agreement. The project also contemplates 21 underground parking spaces.