Lyndale Ave. S. & W. 28th St.
The Ackerberg Group was selected as part of a partnership that will renovate a church and add a retail/condo building within the Lyn-Lake area of Minneapolis. The partnership, comprised of Salem English Lutheran Church, Lyndale United Church of Christ, The Ackerberg Group, Brighton Development Corporation, and Urban Anthology, will add vibrancy to the site that is currently owned by Salem English Lutheran Church.
The 1904 church would be preserved and include a new lobby, allowing the two congregations to share facilities within the renovated building. A new four-story, condo building with approximately 16,000 square feet of ground-level retail space would line Lyndale Avenue. The Ackerberg Group and Urban Anthology would co-own and develop the retail space, while Brighton Development Corporation would manage the project and develop the housing component. Parking would be handled through a mixture of underground parking for the housing and surface parking for the churches and retailers.
Urban Anthology is an Uptown-based, boutique commercial real estate brokerage and development company that specializes in urban retail properties.
The Ackerberg Group has over 40 years of commercial real estate experience, focused on creating vibrant neighborhoods through viable projects that contribute to the community. The Ackerberg Group developed or renovated in excess of 4,000 housing units and over 7 million square feet of retail, office and industrial property.
Brighton Development Corporation has over 25 years of urban development experience. Known for its expertise developing quality, urban, rental housing, Brighton Development Corporation created high-quality housing options in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul during a time when urban housing development was limited.
Salem English Lutheran Church and Lyndale United Church of Christ each own their own properties in the Lyn-Lake area. Both congregations decided to join forces in addressing their challenges, which included aging facilities and a limited financial ability to make necessary improvements. The congregations will maintain their separate identities, the unique partnership will allow for the sharing of an updated facility and improved long-term viability.
ESG Architects will be the master architect for the project. ESG Architects has over 35 years of experience and has designed many urban projects in the area, such as Lumen on Lagoon, Excelsior & Grand, Edgewater, and the Midtown Lofts.
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