Project updates

November 2024

The EDA is working with Roers Companies to create a development concept consistent with the city's vision for the Wooddale Station Development site. 

That vision includes an active, vibrant, and connected development where people can affordably live, work, and recreate with the opportunities and advantages of proximity to LRT, will further facilitate the city’s five strategic priorities, and achieves the EDA’s vision for the site, which includes:

• An abundance of affordable multifamily housing that exceeds the city’s Inclusionary Housing Policy requirements and facilitates multicultural and intergenerational living (i.e., includes larger size units);
• Smaller scale, affordable, ground floor commercial spaces conducive for neighborhood businesses;
• Attractive, bold, and creative architecture;
• Building and site designs that incorporate numerous “green” elements including renewable energy sources and serve as a showcase for environmental sustainability;
• Numerous accommodations for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and automobiles, including electric bikes, electric vehicles, and possibly car sharing;
• A public plaza or community space with unique community landmark or feature;
• High quality site amenities and public art;
• Connections to nature through green features such as enhanced landscaping, green roofs or living wall systems.

Staff provided an update to the EDA on October 7, 2024. The EDA is scheduled to discuss the concept development proposal with Roers Companies during a November 18, 2024 city council study session.