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COMMUNITY PROFILE

Uptown, Minneapolis

Uptown is a vibrant commercial and residential

district located two miles southwest of Downtown

Minneapolis. The neighborhood is conveniently

located with access to I-394, I-94 and 35W. Adjacent

to Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles, Uptown is also

a popular recreation area.

Uptown includes the Hennepin Avenue Corridor

that leads from Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street

to Downtown Minneapolis, as well as the Lyndale

Avenue Corridor leading to the distinctive Lyn-Lake

business node. Uptown has traditionally spanned

the corners of four neighborhoods: Lowry Hill East,

ECCO, CARAG and East Isles. All four are within the

Calhoun Isles community. Historically the boundaries

of Uptown are Bde Maka Ska to the west, Bryant

Avenue to the east, 32nd Street to the south and

24th Street to the north.

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Retail & TradeThe Uptown business community is a mixture of

independent owner-operated stores, franchises,

regional and national operators. The business base is

diverse with substantial consumer choices within each

business category.

The three largest retail sections are Calhoun Square, a landmark shopping center at the intersection of Hennepin and Lake; Uptown Row, a 2-story commercial center, and the Hennepin Avenue Corridor which features independent boutiques selling designer clothing, vintage garb, furnishings and locally made gifts.

The Hennepin Avenue Corridor offers nearly

a mile of retail options.

Northbound leads to

Downtown Minneapolis

I-94 and I-394. And at

over 26,000 vehicles per

day, it’s easily one of the

busiest thoroughfares in

Minneapolis.

Uptown Row Uptown Retailers


Uptown Theatre

Stella’s Fish Cafe is one

of the most popular

destinations in Uptown.

The 3-story seafood

restaurant features a

prestige oyster bar and

a roomy, industrial-chic

setting.

Dining & EntertainmentUptown features an astonishing 60 restaurant choices

within a 1 mile radius. The venues range from business

lunch, casual dining, gastropubs, night clubs, fast food

chains, bagel delis, ice cream parlors and taverns. The

cuisine is a smattering of various multicultural and

ethnic choices, vegan, comfort food and American fare.

The variety draws patrons from all over the Twin Cities.

There are two movie theatres in Uptown, both owned

by Landmark Theatres: the Uptown Theatre and The

Lagoon. Both screen mostly foreign, cult and art films.

One of the most recognziable features of Uptown is its

many rooftop patios. Rooftop dining is offered at

Stella’s, Libertine, Amore Uptown, Cowboy Slim’s and Uptown Tavern.

Chino LatinoLagoon Theatre

Calhoun Square


Hip & TrendyUptown was formerly known as a vibrant center for

artists and musicians, a center for counterculture and

hippies, similar to East Village, Manhattan. The artist

community was popularized by the musician Prince,

who started his career in Uptown. The area has been

though a lot of redevelopment but has retained its

bohemian spirit even as things have changed. Adding

to the mix are young professionals, students, families

and recent college grads.

Today Uptown is known for its eclectic mix of

trendsetters, entrepreneurs and busy night life.

LA Fitness is the

neighborhood’s premier

fitness club offering several

amenities, including an

Aerobics Room, Kids

Klub, and Cycling Room.

As is common in Uptown,

the rooftop is a patio for

socializing and dining.


Active LifestyleUptown offers direct access to the Midtown Greenway,

Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, and other outdoor

activities — a combination unparalleled in the urban

core. Its residents are highly active and can be seen

skirting around the neighborhood on foot, bikes and

scooters. In the summer, kayaks, paddleboats and

sailboats fill Bde Maka Ska and the surrounding lakes.

The Midtown Greenway is

a 5.5 mile grade-separated

bike and pedestrian trail

that runs through the heart

of Uptown. Thousands of

commuters use the trail

every year. It connects to

the Chain of Lakes in the

west, and the Mississippi trail

system in the east.

Bde Maka Ska Bike/Walking Trails


Executive HousingWithin one mile of Hennepin & Lake there are over

35,000 residents in over 19,000 households. The

housing options range from mansions overlooking

Uptown’s two lakes to a variety of single-family homes,

duplexes and multi-family buildings from the 1910s,

1920s and 1950s-2000s.

The inner core of Uptown is a dense collection of

luxury apartments with chic living quarters, rooftop

patios and pools.

The Walkway is one of

several luxury apartments in

the Uptown area. Amenities

include hardwood floors,

walk-in closets, quartz

countertops, designer

lighting, ceramic tile,

underground heated parking,

a car washing service and

more. The lower level is a

cycle bar and an upscale

restaurant.


The Carling

MoZaic Campus is a

modern, amenity-rich

office development

consisting of two

properties: MoZaic

East and MoZaic West.

It features a robust

connection to transit,

art plaza, rooftop patios,

conference center

and high quality data

connectivity.

Office DevelopmentThe Uptown trade area is a nonstandard office sub-

market, with much of the available office space

distributed across numerous smaller buildings, many

under 20,000 square feet. The construction of the

MoZaic Campus in 2018, however, added 275,000

square feet and the opportunity for larger office units.

The influx of professionals has increased the demand

for amenities as well as the daytime population.

Rainbow Building Lake Calhoun Center


The Uptown Art Fair is

the second largest event

in Minnesota, second

only to the Minnesota

State Fair.

Events & FestivalsAll year there are several events and festivals that draw

crowds to Uptown by the thousands.

The Uptown Art Fair is the largest art fair in Minnesota.

The fair features artists in 12 media including sculpture,

painting, jewelry, ceramics, wood and more. The event

attracts around 375,000 people over the course of the

three-day weekend, and features about 350 artists, 20

food vendors and hundreds of volunteers.

There’s also the Bastille Day Block Party, the Uptown

Coffee Festival, Minnesota Food Truck Fair, Rock the

Garden and the Lyn/Lake Street Festival, among others.


Calhoun Square Ramp is the largest parking

ramp in Uptown. With

over 720 stalls, it not

only provides parking

for guests but also

contract parking for

many of the surrounding

businesses.

Parking & TransitParking in Uptown is a mix of street parking, lots and

ramps. There are over 1,400 contract spaces within the

core, and many of the smaller business are serviced by

either parking meters, pay or private lots.

Because of its density, public transportation is very

popular. The Uptown Transit Station offers over 1,500

trips per day, with connections to and from the light rail.

Most customers do their day-to-day errands on foot

or by bike. WalkScore.com rates Uptown a “97” as in a

Walker’s and Biker’s Paradise. Uptown Metro Transit Station
