Advancing Community, Opportunity, and Sustainability Through Innovation and Collaboration
The Saint Paul Port Authority leads a team of developers and partners in the innovation and stewardship of The Heights. Drawing on environmental, design, construction, and sustainability experts from Minnesota and beyond, SPPA is driving the development of carbon-neutral infrastructure and light industrial parcels to ensure the success of this eco-urban community.
The Heights Redevelopment Partners
The Saint Paul Port Authority (SPPA) is an economic engine for Saint Paul and the entire state of Minnesota. It redevelops underused land into thriving business centers to bring jobs and tax base to Saint Paul; offers finance tools to help Minnesota companies become more energy efficient and resilient; and manages the Saint Paul Harbor on the Mississippi River, providing jobs and connecting the region to a global marketplace.
As one of the nation’s top full-service development firms for over 40 years, Sherman Associates always finds innovative and responsible ways to meet the needs of a city or neighborhood. Its developments have revitalized neighborhoods, transformed city blocks, and have positively impacted communities throughout the Upper Midwest.
Ever-Green Energy is a recognized leader in energy conservation and the use of renewable energy. Their mission is to develop, own and operate efficient energy systems that benefit their customers, communities and the environment. They are passionate about the efficient use of energy and our need to decrease our carbon emissions while increasing our energy security.
City of Saint Paul produced The Heights site plan has served as a partner with SPPA, investing in public infrastructure and amenities including the 20 acres of parks, trails, wetlands and open spaces.
Site Partners
Our founding site partners have chosen to call The Heights home.
Xcel Energy is a major US electricity and natural gas company, with operations in eight Western and Midwestern states. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to millions of electricity and natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. Read more about Xcel Energy’s Saint Paul Service Center at The Heights.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity brings people together to create, preserve and promote affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in housing. Since 1985, more than 1,600 families have partnered with Twin Cities Habitat to unlock the transformational power of homeownership. Twin Cities Habitat is one of the highest-regarded Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide.
Funding Partners
The Heights is made possible by a variety of partners at the state and local level.
Bring Your Business to The Heights
A Once-in-a-generation Opportunity for Businesses
Build and invest in The Heights, the largest, greatest new development and community on the Greater East Side of Saint Paul. For companies that want to experience this hub of eco-innovation, SPPA will guide them through the expectations, incentives and how The Heights can benefit their brand, workforce and operations.
understanding the benefits to your business
SPPA will help you with your proforma by guiding you through both hard- and soft-cost benefits of developing at The Heights, including optimal energy efficiency, short- and long-term operational and maintenance cost-savings, superior indoor air quality and employee health, wellbeing and productivity.
Assist with Achieving your goals
SPPA will guide your team through The Heights’ established design guidelines to help ensure your facility aligns with your vision and business priorities while meeting the community’s shared goals for quality, character and cohesion.
help navigate the entitlement process
With a collaborative approach, SPPA can assist your business with the entitlement process, helping navigate approvals and aligning your project with the City of Saint Paul’s goals for sustainability, jobs and overall economic impact.
help with beautification
SPPA can connect businesses at The Heights with local artists for murals and installations that reflect your brand and enrich the neighborhood’s identity.
Kristine Williams
SVP of Real Estate & Development Saint Paul Port Authority
