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Central Station Block

Development Opportunity

With the goal of creating catalytic transit-oriented development in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, the Metropolitan Council and the City of Saint Paul have released a request for developer proposals for Central Station Block.

 

The Request for Proposals is now closed. Interested parties were asked to submit proposals by 5 p.m. CDT on Thursday, July 25, 2024. All questions regarding the Request for Proposals should only be directed to the RFP Administrator.

Laron Weddington
RFP - Central Station Block
390 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Phone: 651-602-1032
Fax: 651-602-1083
[email protected]
TTY: 651-291-0904

The Site

The Central Station Block Site (“Site”) is a 1.66 acre assemblage owned by Metropolitan Council and the City of Saint Paul HRA located in the heart of Downtown Saint Paul.

  • The Site has potential for 578,000 SF as-of-right buildable space, with the potential for significant density bonuses making it prime for a mixed-use, transit-oriented development.
  • The METRO Green Line bisects the Site with Central Station, connecting to Downtown Minneapolis via a 40 minute one-seat light rail ride. The Site is a regional bus hub and is directly adjacent to bike lanes and parking garages.
  • The Site also sits at a central location in the City’s skyway network.

The Opportunity

The Site offers significant opportunities for a developer with experience and vision to create a catalytic, transit-oriented development.

  • A highly transit accessible Site: There are few development-ready sites within the Twin Cities that are as comprehensively served by transit as the CSB Site.
  • Signature, modern, building(s) with a mix of uses that adds to the vibrancy of downtown. The Site offers opportunity to create a unique amenity offering with maximized transit accessibility.
  • Unique potential for a public-private partnership: The Metropolitan Council and Saint Paul HRA are highly committed to the successful development of the Site.

Key Dates

RFP Release: March 25

Questions Due: June 25, 5 p.m. CDT

Proposal​ Due Date: July 25, 5 p.m. CDT 

Developer Selection: October 2024


"This one-of-its-kind development opportunity in the heart of downtown will spark Saint Paul's next phase of economic growth. I am excited about the chance to bring this block to life with a high-density development, active and pedestrian oriented ground level space and a seamless connection to transit."

— Rebecca Noecker, Saint Paul HRA Chair and City Council Member, Ward 2 

Rebecca Noecker