Development Opportunity
Interested parties are asked to submit proposal by 5 p.m. CDT on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Please find the Request for Proposals here. Proposals may be submitted electronically via the QuestCDN website (please search for #9049465). Alternatively, proposals may be sent to:
Laron Weddington
RFP - Central Station Block
390 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55101
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: May 9, 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