90-unit affordable family complex planned off Nicollet
Noor Cos. is proposing a six-story, 90-unit affordable family apartment building called Zaria Apartments at 3033 Blaisdell Ave., adjacent to Opportunity Crossing off Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.[1]
The building would include 12 one-bedroom, 45 two-bedroom, 22 three-bedroom and 11 four-bedroom units, with almost all units set at 50% of area median income.[1] Funding partners named for the project include Minnesota Housing, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, and Noor received a Minnesota Emerging Developers Fund predevelopment grant.[1]
Opportunity Crossing's first phase delivered 110 affordable units and more than 14,000 square feet of commercial space, including a new Wells Fargo branch and planned tenants such as Somali fusion restaurant Martiya and event space Azure.[1]
Minneapolis Planning Commission staff are recommending approval, and a commission vote is expected May 18, 2026.[1] Noor Cos. says it plans to begin construction by early 2027 if the project wins final approvals.[1]
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- Noor Cos. proposes a six‑story, 90‑unit Zaria Apartments project at 3033 Blaisdell Ave. in Minneapolis, adjacent to Opportunity Crossing at 3030 Nicollet Ave.
- The building’s unit mix targets families: 12 one‑bedroom, 45 two‑bedroom, 22 three‑bedroom and 11 four‑bedroom units, with almost all affordable at 50% of area median income.
- Funding partners include Minnesota Housing, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, and the project received a Minnesota Emerging Developers Fund predevelopment grant.
- Opportunity Crossing’s first phase delivered 110 affordable units and more than 14,000 square feet of commercial space including a new Wells Fargo branch and upcoming Somali fusion restaurant Martiya and event space Azure.
- Minneapolis Planning Commission staff recommend approval, with a vote expected May 18, 2026; Noor Cos. plans to begin construction by early 2027 if approved.
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