Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Plan

The City of Brooklyn Park has started a new small area plan! This plan will focus on Brooklyn Blvd between Bottineau Blvd and Regent Ave and the surrounding neighborhoods. 

The Corridor is bounded by The Village, an area that received a lot of attention in the early 2000s and has seen a significant amount of public investment, and the future Blue Line Extension Station Area, which will receive major infrastructure improvements that will spur redevelopment. The Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Plan is building on the work already done in the Village and for Blue Line Extension to create two safe, walkable districts that are well-served by transit that allow Brooklyn Park residents the option to live, shop, work, and play in neighborhoods that meets their daily needs with or without a car.

Tell us how you feel!

The following dates and times are opportunities for residents and business owners to participate in focus groups and share feedback on the draft Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor plans. These will be open house style events, and no reservation is required.

  • April 22: Brooklyn Park Small Business Center (7970 Brooklyn Blvd) | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
  • April 28: Redeemer Covenant Church (7801 Brooklyn Blvd) | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  • April 29: Creekside Gables (7601 Zane Ave N) | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
  • April 30: Zanewood Recreation Center (7100 Zane Ave N) | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

The Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor has been identified by Brooklyn Park City Council as a priority. The project is guided by City Council’s goals to develop a vision for the Corridor, attract high-value development and private investments, increase the tax base, and address the concerns surrounding retail vacancy rates.

Can’t make it to a focus group?

First, view the informational boards, then share your comments online.

The Plan will guide public improvements and redevelopment to better meet the needs of current residents, businesses, and visitors. The effort will inform:

The plan aims to guide future development such as housing and new spaces for businesses by studying the current real estate market, researching economic conditions, and working with property owners to determine what is achievable and desired in today’s environment.  This could include development objectives, basic site plans, feasibility studies, 3D renderings, and tax base analyses.

There is a thriving and unique retail culture on Brooklyn Blvd. Once the project team has an understanding of current conditions, the City of Brooklyn Park will identify actions that may be able to support existing businesses and understand any impact new development may have. 

The Brooklyn Blvd corridor area has some of the lowest car ownership rates in Hennepin County. The City of Brooklyn Park will review existing transportation conditions and make recommendations that serve people using all forms of transportation: walking, biking, taking the bus, and driving. This may include new streets to create walkable neighborhoods, infrastructure that fills gaps for bikes and pedestrians, and maintenance strategies for existing elements.

The project team will take a look at the areas maintained by the City of Brooklyn Park and identify updates that could create a safer and more welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors to the corridor. This could include streetscape design, landscaping, public plazas, and public art.

Goals for Brooklyn Boulevard

Materials

See the March 16, 2026 Economic Development Authority (EDA) staff report below.

RFEA Brooklyn Blvd Station Area

Brooklyn Blvd Station Area Plan Presentation

See the January 20, 2026 Economic Development Authority (EDA) presentation below which reviews development goals and provides an overview for the Village Area, including development concepts.

Brooklyn Blvd Corridor Plan

RFEA Brooklyn Blvd Village EDA Properties

See the market study below.

Market Analysis for Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Plan

FAQ

What Is a Market Study?

A market study is a report that analyzes what types of homes, businesses, and services the market would support. A market study is one of four pieces that guide development: 1) community vision 2) financial viability and investors 3) site conditions for development and 4) market for the proposed use.

Why Brooklyn Park Did These Studies

Brooklyn Park’s Economic Development Authority owns several sites on the Brooklyn Blvd corridor. Brooklyn Park studied the vacant properties near the corners of Zane Ave, Welcome Avenue, Regent Ave, and West Broadway to learn what types of homes and businesses could succeed.

Key Points for Businesses and Developers

• Helps explain current rent levels in Brooklyn Park.

• Shows what kinds of housing and businesses are realistic today.

• Helps businesses understand customer demand and spending.

What Market Rate Housing Really Means

Market rate does NOT mean luxury. It means the rent people could realistically afford.

What is Area Median Income (AMI)?

It is the middle income of all the people who live in a large area. If you lined up everyone from lowest to highest, the income of the person in the middle represents the AMI.

How Area Median Income (AMI) Differs

AMI covers the whole Twin Cities area, including the suburbs. Brooklyn Park incomes are lower, so developers may charge less than other parts of the metro area.

Get Involved!

Sign up to get alerts for future engagement opportunities. There will be several opportunities to provide feedback including an online survey, focus group meetings in February, and an open house expected in March.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or want to hear more about the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Plan please reach out to Cara Donovan at cara.donovan@brooklynpark.org.