MSP-Lupe Richfield LLC multifamily development (former American Legion site)
Description
A 290-unit, five-story, two-building project next to Veterans Park — 130 workforce/family units first, then 160 senior units, with green roofs and underground parking. The commission recommended approval with conditions but told staff to flag its bird-glass and traffic concerns to the Council.
Impact summary
Adds 290 income-restricted units (one building age-restricted) near Portland Avenue, with the developer covering sewer upgrades itself.
Applicant
- Name
- Pope Architects on behalf of MSP-Lupe Richfield LLC
- Address
- 6501 Portland Avenue, Richfield, MN
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
A five-story, 290-unit project in two buildings and two phases, with workforce family and senior housing. Approved 3-1 with conditions, including three council amendments on ADA sidewalks, bike parking, and artwork/window flexibility.
Planning Commission - Aug 24, 2026
A 290-unit, five-story, two-building project next to Veterans Park — 130 workforce/family units first, then 160 senior units, with green roofs and underground parking. The commission recommended approval with conditions but told staff to flag its bird-glass and traffic concerns to the Council.
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