Opportunities for Public Comment
- The St. Paul City Council will hold a presentation and public hearing on the 2024 Budget on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 pm at the Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy N. The public is invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. The agenda is attached, and available at the City’s website.
- The Metropolitan Council is taking public comments on amending the region’s long-range 2040 Transportation Policy Plan.
- The Met Council has scheduled an in-person public hearing for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., during the Transportation Committee meeting in the Heywood Office Building at 560 Sixth Avenue North in Minneapolis. Register online to speak at the Oct. 9 meeting
- Ramsey County Proposed Budget - first public hearing September 19, second public hearing Nov or Dec, date TBA
- Riverview Corridor Interactive Map open for public comment
- 1-4 Housing Unit Study (Survey closed; Early fall - City Council considers Planning Commission recommendation, and takes action)
- Anti-Displacement Plan and Community Wealth Building Technical Study (Survey closed; Engagement summary released February 2023)
West 7th Streets
Schedules
West 7th pavement resurfacing / mobility updates (Engagement report released July 2023) Updates scheduled to begin in 2027
Riverview Corridor | The Riverview Corridor Modern Streetcar project is a 12-mile planned transportation connection, that will run generally along State Highway 5 (West 7th Street), connecting neighborhoods, anchor destinations and employers in downtown St. Paul, MSP Airport and the Mall of America. View the Fort Road Federation's Nine Guiding Principles.
Lexington Parkway Reconstruction Phase Two | The final design includes a mini-roundabout at the Elway Street and Montreal Avenue intersection.
West 7th pavement resurfacing / mobility updates (Engagement report released July 2023) Updates scheduled to begin in 2027
Riverview Corridor | The Riverview Corridor Modern Streetcar project is a 12-mile planned transportation connection, that will run generally along State Highway 5 (West 7th Street), connecting neighborhoods, anchor destinations and employers in downtown St. Paul, MSP Airport and the Mall of America. View the Fort Road Federation's Nine Guiding Principles.
Lexington Parkway Reconstruction Phase Two | The final design includes a mini-roundabout at the Elway Street and Montreal Avenue intersection.
District Plan and Completed Plans and Surveys
District Plan
The Federation is in the process of updating our District Plan. The Federation values local businesses, housing that is affordable for our residents and our elders, and development that is equitable for the neighborhood. For more detail on what the Federation expects in projects, read our 2006/2012 District Plan.
Completed Plans and Studies
The Federation is in the process of updating our District Plan. The Federation values local businesses, housing that is affordable for our residents and our elders, and development that is equitable for the neighborhood. For more detail on what the Federation expects in projects, read our 2006/2012 District Plan.
Completed Plans and Studies
- Parking Study for Area 1 of West 7th (between Kellogg and St. Clair) (Completed 2019)
- City of St. Paul 2040 Comprehensive Plan (completed 2019)
- City of St. Paul Pedestrian Plan (completed 2019)
- City of St. Paul Bicycle Plan (Updated 2017)
Projects and Initiatives in West 7th
Proposed, current, and recently completed developments in our neighborhood are listed below. Unless indicated, the Federation is not a developer or owner of the project. If you have questions about the Federation's process or a specific project, please call the office at 651.298.5599 or send an email.
Proposed, current, and recently completed developments in our neighborhood are listed below. Unless indicated, the Federation is not a developer or owner of the project. If you have questions about the Federation's process or a specific project, please call the office at 651.298.5599 or send an email.
Proposed
These projects are in some phase of study, requesting permission, or permitting.
1324 W 7th Street | Vacant building has been demolished and a new restaurant concept with a patio will be constructed.
Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Zoning | The draft local ordinance would replace the existing River Corridor Overlay Districts chapter of the Saint Paul Zoning Code and move the newer, 2010-era floodplain management ordinance based on FEMA flood insurance requirements back into the Zoning Code.
Summit Avenue Regional Trail Master Plan | The City Parks and Recreation Department will engage community members to inform and develop a Master Plan for Summit Avenue that reviews the corridor from the Mississippi River to Downtown Saint Paul. This master plan will evaluate opportunities, constraints, and feasibility of a regional trail facility within the corridor and will serve as a guide to future transportation, pedestrian, and parkway improvements.
Victoria Park Project | Victoria Park is one block south of West 7th Street bordered by Montreal Way to the west, Otto Avenue to the east, Mississippi River to the south and Mississippi Market Co-Op and Sholom Community Alliance to the north. The 40.4 acre site is divided by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul railroad.
Canadian Pacific Spur to bike/pedestrian trail study | The City of Saint Paul conducted a study to re-imagine the potential of the Ford Spur, a five-mile rail corridor in Saint Paul. The Ford Spur connects the West 7th and Highland neighborhoods of Saint Paul and is owned by Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway.
Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Zoning | The draft local ordinance would replace the existing River Corridor Overlay Districts chapter of the Saint Paul Zoning Code and move the newer, 2010-era floodplain management ordinance based on FEMA flood insurance requirements back into the Zoning Code.
Summit Avenue Regional Trail Master Plan | The City Parks and Recreation Department will engage community members to inform and develop a Master Plan for Summit Avenue that reviews the corridor from the Mississippi River to Downtown Saint Paul. This master plan will evaluate opportunities, constraints, and feasibility of a regional trail facility within the corridor and will serve as a guide to future transportation, pedestrian, and parkway improvements.
Victoria Park Project | Victoria Park is one block south of West 7th Street bordered by Montreal Way to the west, Otto Avenue to the east, Mississippi River to the south and Mississippi Market Co-Op and Sholom Community Alliance to the north. The 40.4 acre site is divided by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul railroad.
Canadian Pacific Spur to bike/pedestrian trail study | The City of Saint Paul conducted a study to re-imagine the potential of the Ford Spur, a five-mile rail corridor in Saint Paul. The Ford Spur connects the West 7th and Highland neighborhoods of Saint Paul and is owned by Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway.
Current Projects
These projects have received approvals and may already be under construction.
1600 W 7th Street | The old Burger King building has been demolished to make way for a dental clinic.
River Learning Center | The Mississippi River Learning Center, located at Crosby Farm Regional Park, is a one-of-a-kind space for hosting environmental learning including year-round programming that honors, teaches, and promotes stewardship of the River and adjacent landscapes.
Great River Passage Initiative | The Great River Passage is a bold initiative to steward and tap into the potential of the 26 miles of riverfront in Saint Paul. By advancing major projects along the Mississippi River and supporting unique programming opportunities that allow people to experience the river in new ways, Great River Passage fosters environmental stewardship, community health and economic development.
River Learning Center | The Mississippi River Learning Center, located at Crosby Farm Regional Park, is a one-of-a-kind space for hosting environmental learning including year-round programming that honors, teaches, and promotes stewardship of the River and adjacent landscapes.
Great River Passage Initiative | The Great River Passage is a bold initiative to steward and tap into the potential of the 26 miles of riverfront in Saint Paul. By advancing major projects along the Mississippi River and supporting unique programming opportunities that allow people to experience the river in new ways, Great River Passage fosters environmental stewardship, community health and economic development.
Completed Projects
106 Douglas | West 7th Dental clinic, office, and apartments
337 West 7th Street (West 7th/Leech/Smith) | Alvera Apartments with retail space on first floor
160 Western Avenue | Winslow Apartments expansion, affordable (Section 8) senior housing
380 Randolph Avenue | Waterford Bay Apartments
412 Goodrich Avenue | Rehab of pre-Civil War home
754 Randolph Avenue | A-Side Public House, Fire Station #10, reuse for restaurant/ brewery/event space
974 West 7th Street | The White Squirrel, music venue and bar
337 West 7th Street (West 7th/Leech/Smith) | Alvera Apartments with retail space on first floor
160 Western Avenue | Winslow Apartments expansion, affordable (Section 8) senior housing
- A great concern we've heard in the neighborhood the lack of affordable housing, particularly for seniors and long-time residents of the neighborhood to stay in West 7th. The Federation Board of Directors voted to support applications for variances for this project. The Board wants people to be able to continue to live in the neighborhood if they choose and this provides 47 additional affordable apartments for West 7th.
380 Randolph Avenue | Waterford Bay Apartments
412 Goodrich Avenue | Rehab of pre-Civil War home
754 Randolph Avenue | A-Side Public House, Fire Station #10, reuse for restaurant/ brewery/event space
974 West 7th Street | The White Squirrel, music venue and bar