Penn American District Plan

Map of district boundaries

Overview

The City of Bloomington is preparing a District Plan for the area along American Boulevard predominantly between Penn Avenue and I-35W. A cohesive plan is the most effective way to state the community's aspirations and expectations for this area, which is likely to change significantly in the coming years as:

Land owners capitalize on the area's excellent regional location and redevelop to higher intensity uses;
Major transit investments are made within the area, including I-35W Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
American Boulevard continues to emerge as Bloomington's commercial main street;
The I-494/35W interchange is rebuilt, dramatically changing traffic flows on 82nd Street and Penn Avenue.

The plan will guide future land use, transportation, urban design and redevelopment of this important commercial center.

For more information, contact:

Glen Markegard or Regina Harris
Planning and Economic Development
PH: 952-563-8920, FAX: 952-563-8949
E-mail: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us

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