Central Station Block

Development Opportunity

The Site

The Central Station Block Site (“Site”) is a 1.66 acre assemblage owned by Metropolitan Council and the City of Saint Paul HRA located in the heart of Downtown Saint Paul.

• The Site has potential for 578,000 SF as-of-right buildable space, with the potential for significant density bonuses making it prime for a mixed-use, transit-oriented development.
• The METRO Green Line bisects the Site with Central Station, connecting to Downtown Minneapolis via a 40 minute one-seat light rail ride. The Site is a regional bus hub and is directly adjacent to bike lanes and parking garages.
• The Site also sits at a central location in the City’s skyway network.

The Opportunity

The Site offers significant opportunities for a developer with experience and vision to create a catalytic, transit-oriented development.

• A highly transit accessible Site: There are few development-ready sites within the Twin Cities that are as comprehensively served by transit as the CSB Site.
• Signature, modern, building(s) with a mix of uses that adds to the vibrancy of downtown. The Site offers opportunity to create a unique amenity offering with maximized transit accessibility.
• Unique potential for a public-private partnership: The Metropolitan Council and Saint Paul HRA are highly committed to the successful development of the Site.

Key Dates

RFP Release: March 25

Questions Due: June 25, 5 p.m. CDT

Proposal​ Due Date: July 25, 5 p.m. CDT 

Developer Selection: October 2024