INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Nicollet Mall – A.L.M.O.S.T. done! ..................... 1-2 THE Legislative Update .....................................................3 Member Profiles ........................................................4 Connection Minnesota Marketplace ........................................ 5-6 Rising Star: Carlo’s Bake Shop .................................7 What’s Trending? & Professional Showcase ..........8 Click on MSCA Leadership .....................................................9 article title to Calendar of Events & Corporate Sponsors ..........10 link direct to that page! STARRSM Awards Information...............................11 NOVEMBER 2017 FEATURE ARTICLE Nicollet Mall – A.L.M.O.S.T. done! by Phil Foster, CMA NICOLLET MALL IS A TWELVE-BLOCK PORTION OF NICOLLET AVENUE FROM SO. WASHINGTON AVE RUNNING THROUGH DOWNTOWN “Nicollet Mall MINNEAPOLIS TO SO. 12TH AVENUE. THIS CURVING, TREE-LINED STRETCH OF ROAD WAS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED BACK IN 1962 is nearing AND HAS HOUSED A NUMBER OF WELL-KNOWN DEPARTMENT STORES SUCH AS DONALDSON’S, DAYTON’S, MARSHALL FIELD’S AND completion of MACY’S ALL FROM THE SAME BUILDING. OVER THE YEARS THIS MALL HAS SEEN SEVERAL RENOVATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGING approximately DEMOGRAPHICS AND CULTURAL TRENDS. THE LATEST RENOVATION IS NEARING COMPLETION AND MINNEAPOLIS, ALONG WITH ALL THE a $50 million PATRONS WHO USED TO FREQUENT THIS MALL, ARE CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC. renovation. Construction It is interesting how times The late 80’s to early 90’s saw another renovation to started in change and what’s old is new Nicollet Mall by a local firm BRW, which essentially again. When the Minneapolis gutted the vegetation and other features, mainly due to April of 2015 council hired the progressive the harsh Minnesota climate. Their design brought the and will be landscape architect Lawrence Mall back to some of the original streetscape focusing substantially Halprin, in 1962, the challenge mainly on just the transit system and not as much on the complete this was to bring economy to the pedestrians and art. November.” central business district.[1] The focus was to create a THAT BRINGS US TO PRESENT DAY. Nicollet Mall unified design emphasizing is nearing completion of approximately a $50 million the landscape, the serpentine renovation. Construction started in April of 2015 and curve of the road and larger will be substantially complete this November. Back is pedestrian areas for gathering. the emphasis on the people, art and entertainment to This design was one of the draw patrons back to Nicollet Mall. The landscaping, first pedestrian and bus serpentine road, larger sidewalks, sculptures and the transitways in the nation artwork have a familiar feel to the original intent of the and many cities modeled 1962 Nicollet Mall. their design after the new Nicollet Mall. Art New transit stations are now an experience and entertainment was along Nicollet Mall to celebrate light and the becoming a major draw to four seasons. The “Light Walk” is a series of Minneapolis and Halprin wanted to emphasize this effort mirrored fins and programmable LED lights. by utilizing the 56-foot-wide sidewalks with information The concrete sidewalk is now a work of art with stands, street furniture, light fixtures and sculptures by imprints of various images. New sculptures and local artist to be featured. These features promoted social benches dot the area throughout. Manhole interactions and created the needed activity and vibrancy covers are not just a round, metal necessity to to Nicollet Mall. access sewer pipes, they are also a work of art – continued on page 2 november | 2017 FEATURE ARTICLE CONTINUED: NICOLLET MALL – A.L.M.O.S.T. DONE! construction, one can only form their own opinion. The surrounding areas of Nicollet Mall have seen expansive growth in new rental apartments and condos. The that pay tribute to Minnesota and the area’s history and people moving to downtown has been wildlife.[2] Minneapolis has even tried to make light a trend for several years and developers of the longer than expected timeline with their own are still building to meet those needs. sign campaign up and down the Mall giving the public The Minneapolis Farmers Market has something to hopefully smile about as things wrap up. long been a tradition of local farmers selling their fruits and vegetables each Target just finished with a major makeover to their two- week along the Mall which serves many story Nicollet Ave. store including the next generation of the local residences. The Downtown of design as well as now offering the sale of alcohol.[3] Council is already preparing for future Gaviidae Common has undergone some renovations activities and festivals beyond the major Super Bowl along with several other existing and new tenants. push next February. The Local, one of the longer running establishments along the Mall, is very excited about the Mall completion. Growth is inevitable and will come with good planning Foot traffic has been at unprecedent lows and they hope and execution. Time will tell, but the new design upcoming events can make up for some of those losses. along Nicollet Mall will give a fresh start to an area of Super Bowl LII has been a big factor in pushing this Downtown Minneapolis that could use a pick-me-up to deadline for completion. Tens of thousands of people will recharge and invigorate this economy. be pouring into the Twin Cities and Nicollet Mall hopes to capture a big chunk of that economy. There are still [1] http://www.pvnworks.com/blog/nicollet-mall-part-5-pedestrian-malls-past-and-present several vacancies along Nicollet Mall and while owners [2] http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/minneapolis-manhole-covers and landlords won’t contribute those vacancies due to the [3] https://corporate.target.com/article/2017/08/nicollet-mall-redesign 2018 MSCA ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MSCA has released all 2018 advertising/sponsorship via first come, first served. Please consider taking advantage of these great opportunities. RETAIL WWW.MSCA-ONLINE.COM RESTAURANT OFFICE FINISH INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING THANKS TO EVERYONE SMALL PROJECTS & who stopped SERVICE WORK MEDICAL & DENTAL by the MSCA NEW CONSTRUCTION Booth at the WAREHOUSE DISTRICT & MNCAR HISTORIC RENOVATIONS Expo! 952-929-7233 | DiversifiedConstruction.com 2 november | 2017 Legislative Update WE NEED YOUR HELP! by Leah Maurer, CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD The MSCA Legislative Committee would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all our donors. Your contributions helped MSCA promote a market in which businesses choose to locate here, create jobs and grow the local economy while maintaining the strong A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR fundamentals that give our state a solid foundation. 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