Wilder Mixed Use Concept - St. Paul, MN

“The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation’s vision for 411-417 Lexington Pkwy. N includes a YMCA, Music Academy, locally owned coffee shop, office spaces, and roughly 200 living units. This high density development is strategically located one block south of the Lexington Ave. light rail stop.”

KEY ISSUES

• Creation of a massing model from a conceptual design charrette with interested developers.
• High density development with pedestrian oriented green spaces, and a walkable "green street" separating the housing and leasing components.
• Implementation of new zoning ordinances created by light-rail transit on University Avenue. Zoning study to determine parking requirements for the various program uses.
• Design responds to the rhythm of the existing Lexington Ave. corridor, and has a strong entry presence from the Lexington Ave. light-rail stop.