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CityConnect July/August 2024
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Blaine Sees Progress on Development Goals 105th Avenue Redevelopment In 2022 the Blaine City Council identified four key areas of the City for economic development activity. One area was centered around the National Sports Center, and the 105th Avenue redevelopment project continues to move forward. In May the City held two project open houses. More than 150 residents attended the open houses to learn about the project and get their questions answered. The open house attendees provided feedback on the project elements and overall left with excitement for what is ahead. The City Council has also continued to move the project forward with various approvals including authorizing a public financing tool that will allow the project to begin but will not use any general fund taxpayer dollars to support the project.
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One of the first noticeable project impacts will be improvements to the National Sports Center later this summer and fall. As a result of the project agreements the National Sports Center will get funding for 10 new turf fields that will replace existing fields on the east side of the campus between 105th and 109th Avenues. These are much needed upgrades for the National Sports Center and will allow the NSC to be able to continue to compete for marquee events and tournaments.
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Stay tuned for more exciting project announcements this summer and follow the progress at BlaineMN.gov/105thRedevelopment.
Northtown Area Redevelopment Another area of focus was the Northtown Mall property and the surrounding area. In May, the City was delighted at the announcement that Asia Village was coming to Northtown. The new 130,000 square foot space will take over the former Herberger’s department store. Asia Village will include an Asian grocery store, food hall concept, retailers, restaurants, and more. The project partners include individuals involved in the very popular and successful Asia Mall in Eden Prairie. Asia Village will be even larger than Asia Mall and will be able to provide guests more parking and easy access to all the amenities. Construction on Asia Village is expected to being in August and is slated to be complete by the end of 2025 or early 2026. Other projects in the Northtown area include the recent opening of The Picklr indoor pickleball facility and the City Council recently took action in June to subdivide the Northtown Mall property into 13 lots that the mall owner can individually market to potential businesses. Mall ownership will now be able to effectively market the new lots to interested parties. For more information on the Northtown project, visit BlaineMN.gov/Northtown.