145-unit apartment project planned on Franklin Avenue
A Minneapolis developer plans to demolish an office building on Franklin Avenue to build 145 apartments, converting commercial office space into multi-family housing along the corridor.[1]
The proposal calls for 145 apartment units on the Franklin Avenue site and would repurpose the existing commercial office property.[1] Specific timing, affordability levels and the project's final design will depend on city planning and zoning approvals.[1]
The developer must secure city planning and zoning approvals before demolition or construction can begin.[1] Until the city signs off, the project's schedule, unit mix and any affordability commitments remain undecided.[1]
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- A Minneapolis developer intends to demolish a Franklin Avenue office building and build 145 apartments on the site.
- The project would convert existing commercial office space into multi-family housing along a key Minneapolis corridor.
- Specific timing, affordability levels and final design details will depend on city approvals through the planning and zoning process.
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August 03, 2026