Bystrom Site Redevelopmet Community Planning

We are considering this a continuation of Franklin Planning--It will result in a more pedestrian friendly intersection of Franklin, Minnehaha and Cedar and will result in new development in the old industrial area just south of Franklin between Snelling and the LRT tracks. (This is a joint project of Seward Neighborhood Group, Seward Redesign and Seward Civic and Commerce Assoication.)

The community planning for the Bystrum site and realignment of 22nd Street is starting this afternoon– please participate! (Other events will be happening over the next few weeks>)

The process of spurring redevelopment in the Franklin LRT Station area has reached a critical juncture. Seward Redesign has been working for nearly 5 years to achieve the community’s vision for safer access and a more walkable, populated environment. Work is beginning on a 4-acre parcel near the station, the Bystrom Brothers site, as well as for a new connection between Minnehaha and Cedar along a re-routed 22nd Street.

The community is invited and encouraged to join us to learn about the current timeline for development planning for this important area near the LRT station and to become familiar with the site. City Desk Architects and the Franklin Planning Steering Committee will be leading the community through a series of events including:

What: Intro to project/community walk of the site.
When: Wednesday, October 8th, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: @ SE corner of Minnehaha & 22nd Street

What: Design Workshop as part of SNG’s community development committee.
When: Tuesday, October 14th, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: @ Matthews Community Center

What: Bystrom Task Force Meeting #1
When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: @ Seward Redesign (2619 Franklin Avenue)

What: Bystrom Task Force Meeting #2
When: Wednesday, October 29th, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: @ Seward Redesign (2619 Franklin Avenue)

What: Review selection of preferred development scenario as part of SNG’s community development committee
When: Tuesday, November 11th, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: @ Matthews Community Center

What: Bystrom Task Force Meeting #3
When: Wednesday, November 19th, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: @ Seward Redesign (2619 Franklin Avenue)

Please contact Katya, Emily, Sheldon, or Bernie with any immediate questions. We hope you can participate in this important community work.

Katya Pilling, Seward Redesign:
katya@sewardredesign.org, 612-338-8729 x 116
Emily Wergin, Seward Redesign:
emily@sewardredesign.org, 612-338-8729 x105
Sheldon Mains, Seward Neighborhood Group:smains@visi.com
Bernie Waibel, Seward Neighborhood Group: bernie@sng.org

Thanks!