West River Commons
Close Landscape Architecture

This project is about the transformation of a contaminated urban site along the Mississippi River Parkway into a cherished community asset.  Master planning led by the landscape architect set the stage for the successful redevelopment of the site according to principles of good urban design: easy pedestrian circulation, buildings reinforcing the street edge, and a combination of public and semi-public outdoor space.  The result is a cohesive blend of new housing, a restaurant with outdoor seating, Mississippi River Parkway connections, an improved public realm, and a plaza – complete with a monumental public artwork – which serves as a welcoming gateway into Minneapolis.