Project Description
The Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority (EDA) took ownership of the Huntington Pointe apartments on July 30, 2007, through a negotiated purchase with the former owner, Dominium Management Services, Inc. Huntington Pointe is a 306-unit apartment complex located at the intersection of Brooklyn Boulevard and Regent Avenue (Note: This project does not involve the Huntington Place Apartments).
The EDA plans to redevelop the apartment site. The project involves relocation of the tenants, demolition of the existing buildings on the site, and the creation of a new development opportunity.
Current Status and Next Steps
- Acquisition: The EDA became the owner of the property on July 30, 2007.
- Relocation:
- SRF Consulting provided relocation services to former tenants.
- Community Stabilization Project (CSP) also provided tenant assistance and translation services.
- Planning for redevelopment: In early 2008, the city partnered with the Corridor Housing Initiative and Hennepin County to undertake a community planning process that examined development concepts for the Huntington Pointe site. Click here for more information or call 763-493-8050.
- Demolition: Demolition began began on April 28, 2008.
- Development: The development plan will be guided by the results of the Corridor Initiative planning process. Click here to view the final report. The site will be maintained as open-space until development occurs.
Why is the City interested in redeveloping apartments?
In response to concerns about neighborhood instability within Brooklyn Park, the City Council established the Stable Neighborhoods Action Plan (SNAP) Task Force in 2005. The SNAP Task Force was charged with researching factors leading to neighborhood instability and determining:
- An appropriate mix of housing for current and future residents
- Development standards to evaluate and guide future development
The redevelopment of Huntington Pointe Apartments is consistent with the findings and recommendations of the task force and the
SNAP report.
Funding
The redevelopment of the Huntington Pointe apartments is a large project requiring financial assistance by the EDA. The EDA has identified several existing sources of funding. No tax increases are anticipated as a result of this project.
Last Updated: May 8, 2008
