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Housing at The Heights

Residential Zoning

At The Heights, 25 acres are zoned for T1 and T3 housing. This represents a significant opportunity for a master developer to acquire and build 1,000 new housing units on Saint Paul’s Greater East Side.

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12 acres dedicated to lower density residential
  • 13 acres dedicated for high density residential
  • Strong focus on affordable housing partnerships

DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES

  • Mix of market rate, affordable, and deeply affordable housing options
  • Ownership and rental opportunities
  • Concepts for large families (4+ bedrooms)
  • Significant sustainability investments to include energy efficient buildings, solar installations, EV car charging stations, etc.
  • Culturally diverse development teams

FUTURE AMENITIES

  • Trails
  • 5 acre park
  • Wetlands
  • Stormwater features
  • Neighborhood node

Building and Site Requirements for Multi-family Parcels

  • Sustainability. The goal is to maximize rooftop solar and aspire to develop net zero buildings.
  • District Stormwater. We anticipate buildings being connected to a district stormwater system.
  • Public Art. Public art will be adjacent to public rights of way.
  • EV Charging Stations. As electric car usage increases, it’s important to prepare for the future with a sufficient number of electric car charging stations. EV infrastructure and charging stations will be prioritized.

Master Plan and Community Priorities

  • Rental Housing Mix. There is a need for both affordable and market-rate rentals. These should include options for families and seniors.
  • Missing Middle. Affordable and market-rate housing options that fit between single-family homes and large apartment buildings are needed. These could include twin homes, townhomes, row homes, and options for larger families.
  • T3 Residential. There should be a minimum of (4) unit types per building. Finish levels should be the same for market-rate and affordable options. Multi-generational and live/work housing options are encouraged.
  • T1 Residential. There should be a minimum of (15) units per acre, including (2) missing middle options per block and a variety of facade treatments.

If you’re interested in being a master housing developer at The Heights, please complete the questions below. This information will help us determine how best to assist you.

Multi-family Housing Information

Name(Required)
Which best describes your interest in the site?(Required)
Community groups are interested in apartment buildings that are modern yet homey. How likely are you to support this concept?(Required)
Community groups want to see activation on the ground floor of high-density housing units. Concepts to consider include business opportunities and community spaces. How likely are you to support his concept?(Required)
We've heard from the community that four-bedroom apartments are needed. At the same time, we realize they come with challenges. How likely are you to support this concept?(Required)
Community members expressed interest in underground parking and/or solar covered parking for high-density housing units. How likely are you to support this concept?(Required)
Community members expressed interest in having fitness equipment in high-density housing units. How likely are you to support these concepts?(Required)
Community members pointed to the importance of locked boxes for package deliveries. How likely are you to support this concepts?(Required)
Community members pointed to the importance of in-unit laundry for all rental units. How likely are you to support this concepts?(Required)
Community members expressed interest in having tiered courtyard incorporated into high-density housing options. How likely are you to support this concept?(Required)
Community members pointed to the need for on-property play equipment for high-density housing units. How likely are you to support this concept?(Required)
Community members are highly vested in how they want owner-occupied properties to look at The Heights. Key considerations include concepts that blend with the existing neighborhood and transition to a modern-urban appeal that still feels "homey." How likely are you to support these concepts?(Required)
Community members also feel strongly about activating the front yards of owner-occupied units, leveraging porches and stoops. How likely are you to support these concepts?(Required)
Community members also feel strongly about owner-occupied properties being build for "people first, cars second" and recommend garages and parking located in the back of properties. How likely are you to support this concept?(Required)
Neighborhood pride is important to the community. To this degree, how likely are you to support the concept of putting homeowner associations in place to manage ongoing maintenance projects, costs, and concerns?(Required)