Concept Plan for EDA Parcels in 8800 Block of Central Ave (2026-177)
Description
A developer proposed a 46-unit affordable apartment building with an optional 3,300-square-foot commercial space on city-owned parcels. The council consensus was against housing here and favors a commercial project instead.
Impact summary
If the site goes commercial instead of residential, neighbors avoid added traffic and a four-story building next door — but the city keeps looking for its affordable-housing opportunities elsewhere.
Applicant
- Name
- Paradigm Central Housing
- Address
- 8801-8825 Central Avenue NE, Blaine, MN
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
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