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Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: March 18th, 2016, 8:46 pm
by DanB
Heard Harlem Irving is closing on the property in early-mid April.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: March 19th, 2016, 9:54 pm
by Qhaberl
I went by the site the other day. Some of the windows appeared to be boarded up. It looks like the anytime fitness is no longer there. I also noticed that there were a few orange construction cones in the parking lot just East of 29th Ave., Southeast.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: March 22nd, 2016, 1:21 pm
by nerdljos
I live in the area and use the train stop daily, will gladly report and photograph any changes I see. I was hoping someone here would know when the construction starts, but I haven't found anything in public documents.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 22nd, 2016, 10:30 am
by Qhaberl
I go by this construction site each at least twice a week. What intrigues me, is that it's not a construction site. Everything looks the way it always has. Anyone have any ideas as to when they are anticipated to break ground? I believe they have passed all the city hurdles.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 22nd, 2016, 12:11 pm
by Didier
I have been thinking the same thing. The buildings have seemingly been vacated for a while, but there's no sign of activity. What are they waiting for?

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 30th, 2016, 10:19 am
by lordmoke
Lots of heavy digging occurring on the lot across SE 4th St from this, and it looks like the community garden is being removed. Related to this project, or something else?

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 30th, 2016, 11:04 am
by grant1simons2
PPL project I think.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 30th, 2016, 2:25 pm
by Qhaberl
What project is that? I know that PPL means Project Pride in Living. What are they building?


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Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 30th, 2016, 2:54 pm
by grant1simons2
Housing. I know they own the site and recently got funding from the city to build some.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 30th, 2016, 4:06 pm
by EOst

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: April 30th, 2016, 11:22 pm
by Didier
The garden moved but is still on the lot. I might be totally wrong, but my recollection is that they're building a rain garden or something here as some sort of placeholder.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 1st, 2016, 1:35 pm
by lordmoke
Removal of underground tanks at this point:
http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/PIApp/ ... 2923130030

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 4th, 2016, 1:18 pm
by DanB
Fence is going up.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 4th, 2016, 3:13 pm
by Qhaberl
Awsome. Will take a ride on the train and check it out.


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Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 4th, 2016, 6:47 pm
by nerdljos
Proof of fence from this twitter account

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Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 4th, 2016, 7:26 pm
by Qhaberl
I know the city is removing some tanks on the lot behind Rise. What is actually going in there? I heard rumblings on here about some 250 Apt building?


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Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 4th, 2016, 10:03 pm
by nerdljos
Cornerstone still owns the property to the north, that thread is here: https://forum.streets.mn/viewtopic.php?f ... 9&start=40.

I'll write a brief update in that thread, as it looks like the project concept is coming along from what was talked about before.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 17th, 2016, 1:27 pm
by DanB
Press release from general contractor:
https://www.facebook.com/Stevens-Constr ... 739156555/
Seven story portion (student housing) complete in Oct. 2017 with the 14 story portion in March 2018.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 18th, 2016, 7:21 pm
by nerdljos
Well, finally in 2018 I can get some damn groceries in this neighborhood.

Re: RISE at Prospect Park - 2929 University Ave SE

Posted: May 18th, 2016, 8:11 pm
by nerdljos
Also, brief update-- biked through the area. They're digging up part of 30th to do some work on utility pipes, and overheard in the new local cafe that there's some asbestos removal still going on. Contractor's field office is now in place in the lot just to the north.