The Heights: Where Community, Opportunity and Sustainability Meet
The ambitious redevelopment sets a new benchmark for urban revitalization.
The Saint Paul Port Authority and its partners are setting a new standard for eco-urban development with The Heights, a 112-acre redevelopment of the Hillcrest Golf Club in the heart of Saint Paul’s Greater East Side. Through the construction of 1,000 quality affordable homes, one million square feet of light industrial space and a carbon-neutral infrastructure, this diverse vibrant community will reach new heights in sustainable living and economic vitality.
A Bold, Community-led Vision for Opportunity, Equity and Generational Prosperity on the Greater East Side
The Heights is the largest modern-day investment in Saint Paul’s Greater East Side with the community shaping the development’s bold vision, connecting it with the history and strength of the surrounding neighborhood. The Heights promotes both opportunity and generational wealth with homes for all ages and incomes, high-quality jobs, and a built environment that promotes the health and wellness of all who live, work and play here — now and for generations to come.
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Our Development Goals
Reaching new heights in what we want from public-private investment.
Deliver 1,000 dignified homes in a mix of housing types for all ages and incomes, surrounded by 20 acres of parks, trails and green space.
Attract mission-aligned employers to one million square feet of light industrial space offering high-quality jobs and long-term community partnerships.
Invest in clean energy, sustainable design and practices to improve quality of life and reduce emissions.
The Heights Interactive Site Map
The Heights master plan transforms 112 acres into a vibrant, live-work-play community featuring housing, light industrial development and over 20 acres of parks and green space.
Click on the map below to learn more about each individual parcel.
AVAILABLE PARCEL 1
- 2.0-acre light industrial parcel
- Connected to Heights Community Energy geothermal system
- Beautiful location across street from new city park
- Access to trails, wetland and outdoor open space
- Stormwater managed through district stormwater system
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AVAILABLE PARCEL 2
- 5.96-acre light industrial parcel
- Can be combined with parcel 3 to create a 12-acre site
- Connected to Heights Community Energy geothermal system
- Beautiful location across street from new city park
- Visibility from McKnight Road N.
- Access to trails, wetland and outdoor open space
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AVAILABLE PARCEL 3
- 6.04-acre light industrial parcel
- Can be combined with parcel 3 to create a 12-acre site
- Connected to Heights Community Energy geothermal system
- Beautiful location across street from new city park
- Access to trails and outdoor open space
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AVAILABLE PARCEL 4
- 6.38-acre light industrial parcel
- Connected to Heights Community Energy geothermal system
- Access to trails, wetland and outdoor open space
- Adjacent to Xcel Energy’s new service center
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AVAILABLE PARCEL 6
- 7-acre light industrial parcel
- Spacious site with lexible footprint
- Surrounded by trails, wetland and open space
- Corner parcel with visibility from McKnight Road N
- Adjacent to Xcel Energy’s new service center
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PARCEL 7
- Phase 1 medium density housing
- Townhomes: duplex, three- and four-plexes.
- Developed by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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PARCEL 8
- Phase 1 medium density housing
- Townhomes: duplex, three- and four-plexes
- Developed by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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PARCEL 9
- Phase 2 medium density housing
- Single-family homes
- Currently in development by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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PARCEL 10
- Phase 2 medium density housing
- Single-family homes
- Currently in development by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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PARCEL 11
- High-density rental housing
- Currently in development by Sherman Associates
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PARCEL 12
- High-density rental housing
- Currently in development by Sherman Associates
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PARCEL 14
- High-density rental housing
- Currently in development by Sherman Associates
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PARCEL 15
- High-density rental housing
- Currently in development by JO Companies
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PARCEL 16
- High-density rental housing
- Currently in development by JO Companies
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360-degree Site Tour
Click around the image below for a birds-eye view of The Heights.
Nelsie Yang
Saint Paul Council Member Nelsie Yang, Ward 6
“Let’s really build on prosperity for our folks on the East Side. Equity truly takes work and investment and time, and that is exactly what we’re putting into The Heights for folks in the East Side community.”
Melvin Carter
Mayor of Saint Paul
“Once complete, The Heights will span 112-acres, playing host to a unique mix of housing, employment opportunities, and green spaces for East Side’s diverse and multicultural community.”
Chris Coleman
President & CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and former St. Paul mayor
“The inclusion of Habitat homeownership at The Heights is essential to unlocking generational wealth-building for working-class families and creating a more vibrant, equitable City of Saint Paul.”
Lisa Theis
Lisa Theis, Executive Director, Greater East Side Community Council
“I’m really excited about The Heights project. The opportunity to have the spotlight placed on our neighborhood is really exciting and the opportunities are endless.”
Chris Sherman
President, Sherman Associates
“We look forward to engaging with our public and private partners and the community to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that will enhance the East Side community for generations.”
Melvin Carter 2
Mayor of Saint Paul
“The Heights embodies our shared commitment to long-term sustainability and high-quality affordable housing. We are excited to bring this development to fruition with our partners and provide more family housing options in our growing city.”
Mai Chong Xiong
Mai Chong Xiong, Ramsey County Commissioner, District 6
“We need to invest in the East Side now with affordable high-quality housing. Ramsey is proud to have provided funding in support of The Heights and we’re excited to serve residents and families that will call The Heights home.”
Chris Coleman 2
President & CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and former St. Paul mayor
“Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is honored to be a partner in this transformative project on the Greater East Side that will have a meaningful impact on our region’s housing shortage.”
News & Updates
The latest development news and construction updates at The Heights.
Case Study: Xcel Energy at The Heights
Xcel Energy’s new Saint Paul Service Center at The Heights marks a major milestone in both clean energy progress and local job creation. Breaking ground in November 2024 on a 20-acre site, this state-of-the-art facility
The Heights Construction Update: June 23, 2025
Larpenteur Avenue Closure Will Begin The Week of July 7th Larpenteur Avenue E will be closed between Beebe Road and McKnight Road starting the week of July 7th and continuing through early August, weather dependent.
Xcel Energy’s upcoming St. Paul Service Center hits major construction milestone
MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2025) – Xcel Energy announced today a major milestone in the construction of a new service center that will position it to continue to provide safe and reliable energy service across St. Paul.
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