Falcon Heights debates Les Bolstad redevelopment
Falcon Heights and University of Minnesota officials drew a large crowd Tuesday night to discuss the future of the 141-acre Les Bolstad Golf Course, which the university plans to close for financial reasons. The city presented mixed-use concepts including affordable housing, green space, and small-scale retail, citing a study that the site could support 1,500–2,000 homes; the Planning Commission is set to vote next Tuesday on a community feedback report to guide next steps with the university and developers.
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Key Facts
- University of Minnesota plans to close the 141-acre Les Bolstad Golf Course due to financial challenges.
- Falcon Heights hosted an open house Tuesday night to gather input on redevelopment priorities (affordable housing, green space, corner stores, active transportation).
- A city study estimates capacity for 1,500–2,000 housing units; the Planning Commission will vote next Tuesday on a compiled feedback report to share with the university and developers.
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Falcon Heights draws crowd to discuss future of Les Bolstad Golf Course
- University of Minnesota plans to close the 141-acre Les Bolstad Golf Course due to financial challenges.
- Falcon Heights hosted an open house Tuesday night to gather input on redevelopment priorities (affordable housing, green space, corner stores, active transportation).
- A city study estimates capacity for 1,500–2,000 housing units; the Planning Commission will vote next Tuesday on a compiled feedback report to share with the university and developers.