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Shingle Creek Improvements and Village Creek Park (2005-2008)
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Village Creek Park
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Approximately $4 million of improvements to Shingle Creek are creating a large linear park providing an amenity to the area that connects the neighborhood with trails and pedestrian bridges. Village Creek Park was designed to buffer and at the same time join residential areas to commercial and transit areas. The new park includes trails, fountains, play equipment, benches, picnic tables, public gathering areas, native plantings, and other landscaping elements.Most of the improvements are complete, but work on the native plantings is continuing in the spring and summer 2008.
The Beard Group / Ryland Homes Mixed-Use (2005-2010)
Taking advantage of the creek enhancements, the Beard Group, in partnership with Ryland Homes, began construction in October 2005 on the Village Creek mixed-use area.
This 27-acre site is the central development of the project area and includes two 3-story condominium buildings with retail on the first level at Brooklyn Boulevard and Welcome Avenue, a 37,000 sq. ft 2-story building at the intersection of Brooklyn Boulevard and Zane Avenue for offices, restaurants and shops, and 157 owner-occupied townhouses flanking the banks of Shingle Creek.
The vertical mixed-use buildings will consist of 41 residential units in two buildings offering a wide variety of floor plan options. Retail space will occupy the first level of the buildings. The condos will provide a number of amenities including nine-foot ceilings, balconies, a high-tech fitness center, a game room, a club room, and underground heated parking.
Medical Office (2008-2009)
The Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority (EDA) plans to sell the property at 7516 Brooklyn Boulevard for redevelopment in 2008. In April 2008, a developer submitted plans to the city for a 2-story multi-tenant medical office building. In 2005, the EDA purchased and demolished the Burger King Restaurant building that previously occupied the site to facilitate redevelopment.
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Smile Center Under Construction
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Smile Center (2007-2008)
The Smile Center, a full service dental office, is under construction at 7532 Brooklyn Boulevard. The new 4,800 square foot facility will have over 60 employees. A groundbreaking on August 13, 2007, kicked off construction, which is moving forward quickly. The grand opening will occur spring 2008.
Gold Key Shopping Center (2007-2008)
The shopping center at the northeast quadrant of Zane Avenue and Brookdale Drive is undergoing privately funded renovation.
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Town Gardens
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Town Gardens (2006-2008)
Construction of the Town Gardens development, a 134-unit neighborhood on the west side of Zane Avenue, is nearing completion. The builder, Ryland Homes, has incorporated urban-style townhomes and single-family homes into this new neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity is working with the city and Ryland Homes to acquire a few of the lots within the development for the construction and sale of homes.
Brunswick Zone (2005)
The Brunswick Corporation’s 60,000 square foot “Zone” entertainment center at Village Creek opened in October 2005. The Brunswick Zone, located at Brooklyn Boulevard and Unity Avenue, features laser tag, an arcade, league and open bowling, billiards, meeting/party rooms and casual dining. Brunswick’s new facility occupies the property on which the Village North Shopping Center and former Marquette Bank building once stood. This family entertainment center brings a destination spot to the Village Creek Redevelopment Area.
Zane Avenue Reconstruction (2005)
Zane Avenue, from 73rd Avenue to Brooklyn Boulevard, was widened to incorporate a landscaped median and additional “streetscape” features, creating a parkway through the Village Creek Redevelopment area. The Zane Avenue crosswalk at Shingle Creek was upgraded to include a new headwall and overlook with decorative railings.
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Aldi Market
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Aldi Market (2004)
The Village Creek Redevelopment area is home to an Aldi market. Aldi, Inc., a limited assortment, international grocer, built its new 15,000 square foot market at the intersection of Welcome Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard. Aldi purchased a former Dunkin’ Donuts building as well as a vacant building formerly occupied by Denny's restaurant. The buildings were demolished to assemble a site for the new market.
Last updated: May 8, 2008
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Community Development
5200 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Phone: 763-493-8050
Fax: 763-493-8391
kimberly.berggren@brooklynpark.org
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