W. Broadway & Penn Avenue N.
The Ackerberg Group, Catalyst Community Partners, and Center for Communication and Development/KMOJ are working with the City of Minneapolis to redevelop the vacant, former Delisi Building at West Broadway and Penn Avenue.
Selected by the City of Minneapolis through a Request for Proposals process, Catalyst Community Partners and Center for Communication and Development/KMOJ would co-own the property and CCD/KMOJ would occupy part of the second floor. Street-level retail and restaurant space would look onto West Broadway and over a new plaza created on the corner adjacent Penn Avenue.
KMOJ has grown from a 50 watt to 1,000 watt station since its 1976 formation. After several moves, the station currently lacks a permanent home. KMOJ's tenancy on the second floor of the Five Points Building would provide much needed stability to the Penn and Broadway corner.
KMOJ's mission is to "develop and support the empowerment of the Black community through the power of mass communication by 1) providing information and education not offered through mainstream media outlets, and 2) teaching members of the Black community responsible journalism and media skills that offer professional experiences and increase the numbers of Black people employed in the media industry."
To compliment KMOJ's tenancy on the second floor, The Ackerberg Group is in the process of locating a sit-down restaurant to occupy at least half of the first floor and utilize the patio space.
Collaborative Design Group is providing architectural and structural engineering services on the project. The firm provides an extensive range of services including full architectural design, planning, programming, space planning and interior design, structural engineering and analysis, historical preservation and archaeology services. Collaborative design has extensive experience in the creative reuse of existing buildings such as the Sears Building and Plaza Verde.
Financing for this project was provided by the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund and the City of Minneapolis. |
3033 Excelsior Blvd. 