Transit-Oriented Development

Redevelopment Vision


Existing Conditions vs. Concept Design

Site Characteristics & Design Considerations

As previously noted, this a prime location for a TOD application. In the current plan, this results in keeping the existing Gulf Eagle Supply building at the corner of E. St. Germain and the railroad tracks but redevelops the rest of the site. In this area, the primary goal is to have as many housing units as possible in close proximity to the train station, to facilitate ease of use and increased ridership for the future commuter rail. For this reason, the height and density of the buildings increases gradually the closer we get to the train station.

Ideally the ground floor of these buildings would contain as many as active uses as possible to reinforce the idea of a social gathering place in the plaza in front of the train station. One block in the development has also been allocated as a passive public park for residents and visitors to relax and recreate. There are existing power lines that run through the north side of the site and would need to be considered as a more specific development program is established.

Opportunity Zone

Opportunity Zones are census tracts designated by state and federal governments for a new economic development initiative that will remain in place for 10 years. The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act created this incentive to direct investment into historically disadvantages communities and neighborhoods. It provides tax benefits to holders of capital gains if they invest return in designated zones.  

This catalyst site is located in an Opportunity Zone!

Contact the Economic Development Team

Matt Glaesman, Community Development Director |  matt.glaesman@ci.stcloud.mn.us 

Cathy Mehelich, Economic Development Director |  cathy.mehelich@ci.stcloud.mn.us