Blaine Ventures First Addition Commercial Development
Summary
A 10.43-acre commercial project with a credit union, restaurants, retail and medical office space was recommended for approval, including a comp plan change from industrial to mixed commercial.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds commercial tax base and jobs, with a new traffic study required before site work.
Residents who want nearby retail, dining, banking and medical services.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Blaine's new $750 million downtown project is ready to progress to the next stage
Blaine's new $750 million downtown project is ready to progress to the next stage Audacy
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
A former industrial site on Lexington Avenue will get three new commercial buildings — bank, retail, restaurant and medical office uses — after the land-use guide, plat and CUP were all approved.
Planning Commission - Jun 9, 2026
A 10.43-acre commercial project with a credit union, restaurants, retail and medical office space was recommended for approval, including a comp plan change from industrial to mixed commercial.
$750 million project aims to redefine Blaine as an entertainment hub
$750 million project aims to redefine Blaine as an entertainment hub kare11.com
Blaine wants to be a ‘destination city.’ It’s building a new $750M downtown to solidify its identity
Blaine wants to be a ‘destination city.’ It’s building a new $750M downtown to solidify its identity Star Tribune
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Blaine Ventures First Addition
A new commercial node with 209 parking stalls and three new buildings plus the existing one.
Blaine Ventures First Addition — Conditional Use Permit
Brings a mix of everyday commercial services — banking, dining, medical — to the Pheasant Ridge corridor.
Blaine Ventures First Addition — Preliminary Plat
Creates the lots for three new commercial buildings near the National Sports Center area.
Blaine Ventures First Addition — Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Opens a former industrial site to commercial development along busy Lexington Avenue.
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