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Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 1st, 2019, 8:42 pm
by Rube Dali
Famous Dave's is back. This time in the New Bohemia space:
http://www.startribune.com/slimmer-famo ... 561562052/

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: November 7th, 2019, 1:48 pm
by LakeCharles
Calhoun Square sells for $35 million, down from $69m just 5 years ago. They plan "significant changes" saying it's problems are a "mix of the building and the wrong tenants”, not the location or neighborhood.

http://www.startribune.com/chicago-inve ... 564615252/

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: November 7th, 2019, 2:13 pm
by SurlyLHT
Somehow learn from Rosedale and turn it into an entertainment destination? Additionally, Minnesotans like warm fun places to go in Feb.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: November 7th, 2019, 2:54 pm
by bubzki2
You could make a nice Keg-and-Case type market in that space. Don't copy it, but tenants along those lines might work.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: November 7th, 2019, 4:11 pm
by HiawathaGuy
The locked Business Journal article had a little more info - but not much.

Northpond Managing Principal Sam Ankin said his firm will spend the next 60 to 120 days meeting with neighborhood groups, city officials and businesses to hear what they want to see done with the high-profile property at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue.

The $34.5 million sale price includes a 1-acre greenfield site just to the north, which could be developed with apartments. Ankin said the plan is to do improvements to the retail center along with developing that acre.

Doug Huemoeller, co-owner of Kitchen Window, said he’s spoken briefly with the new owners. As to what he wants to see happen to Calhoun Square, he quipped that, “I would like to see it full.” Kitchen Windows has remained in Calhoun Square for 30 years, including several ownership changes in the past decade.

“Clearly, more restaurant activity and a little stronger retail mix [is needed],” he said. “Retail is more challenging, but there are some opportunities for the property.”

Huemoeller said Kitchen Window’s lease is under negotiation and, asked if that meant he might leave, Huemoeller said, “We are looking at all options.”

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: November 8th, 2019, 4:35 pm
by Minneboy
Make it multi-generational. Arcade for teens, reading and internet place for seniors with tea and coffee. Throw in kiosks that have different businesses in them. Their use is won by lottery that you pay for. Put in a food court with either international food or a bunch of American fast food, since McDonald's is the only fast food in traditional Uptown. Better yet a mix of both. Satisfaction for all. Put in a play court for kids. How many grandparents or parents wouldn't want to bring their kids in there during inclement weather days. Your start throwing in a mixture of things to attract various generations, you're going to find businesses that will want to be there. Try and keep things basic. Not too pricey, keep the rents reasonably low.

Most importantly reopen the front door at the corner of Henn/Lake.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: November 18th, 2019, 8:57 pm
by thatchio
I don't know if I did the math right, but excluding Girard and the garage, it seems like there's about 180,000 SF of land. Some portion of the $34.5 million is the value of the parking garage, so let's take $14.5 million off for that (seems conservative), leaving $20 million. That'd be $111 per square foot of land. Is that within striking distance of knocking down portions of the main building to allow for redevelopment. That seems to be within the range that deals are getting done with, and Hennepin & Lake is still a great location.

While I've been out of Minneapolis for a few years, I think Uptown would benefit from having more uses targeting local residents and employees. Commercial real estate interests should deeply reflect on the trend of national destination retailers leaving Uptown (and other retailers) and how restaurants are not even doing that great. I'd look at knocking down the atrium and Girard buildings (from Lake to 31st) and replace it with hotel, housing, and/or office space that is as tall as you can build there. Have Hennepin buildings open onto Hennepin only. This will reduce the CAM charges for all retailers, which effectively reduces rent, which may allow more interesting or useful retail. Maybe a medical and dental clinic upstairs.

If Uptown residents don't find it relevant to their needs and desires, then why cater to outsiders who will always complain about getting there and be more likely to select other locations. While I support the city's policy changes over time to reduce parking requirements on restaurants and ease alcohol restrictions on businesses, it has had an impact on business nodes like Uptown where large, full alcohol businesses were easier to permit. You've seen it in really awesome, chef-driven concepts opening up in small nodes around the city. Why pay to park in Uptown for expensive food and drinks? The massive loss in property values at calhoun Square will hopefully allow the new owners much more flexibility in how they pursue changes going forward. Hopefully they don't go after the same tired model of catering to entertainment dollars and bringing in corporate retail that can't cut it.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 20th, 2020, 8:18 pm
by xandrex
Calhoun Square is now "Seven Points."

A multimillion-dollar makeover will include retail, office, and maybe even residential.

https://www.startribune.com/calhoun-squ ... 572810372/

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 8:35 am
by MNdible
Naming a project "seven points" when it sits at a standard four way intersection is just another example of the destruction of our societal norms.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 8:49 am
by Anondson
Drawing show possible apartments on the south half.

https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/ ... ments.html

I hope Girard stays open. It would be pleasant if an open air alley is opened between the residential and commercial that links the parking structure to Hennepin.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 8:58 am
by xandrex
Honestly, the worst part of Girard along "Seven Points" is the loading dock. It just feels like you're walking along a spot you shouldn't be. The rest of it is underutilized but kind of fine.

Not sure the loading dock can be moved at this point, so I don't know what can be done.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 9:08 am
by Nathan
Naming a project "seven points" when it sits at a standard four way intersection is just another example of the destruction of our societal norms.
I think it has to do with the crown structure that holds the sign on top of the building, and not the intersection? Do we call corners points?

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 10:06 am
by MNdible
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Points,_Manhattan

There are Five Points in other cities, too. Pretty sure Atlanta and Denver have one.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 11:43 am
by Nathan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Points,_Manhattan

There are Five Points in other cities, too. Pretty sure Atlanta and Denver have one.
We was more of a Minnesota inclusive statement... we would have had a seven points instead of corners neighborhood etc... but historically I haven't seen that here.

I just think at an obvious 4 way intersection it's less of a societal decomposition and more of a reference to something literal.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 12:19 pm
by MNdible
Yeah, I know. I was just being difficult because I think it's a stupid name.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 2:26 pm
by HiawathaGuy
I personally think Uptown Square sounds much, much better. You stick with a (familiar) two syllable word before Square, which I think matters when it comes to trying to rename/rebrand something. No one will call this Seven Points - I can't believe this was the best they could come up with.

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 21st, 2020, 3:34 pm
by Tom H.
Doyle Lonnegan might have a thing or two to say about this faux-branding :)

Re: Calhoun Square

Posted: October 24th, 2020, 11:02 am
by TroyGBiv
I immediately knew what the name referenced. But I am an “agency guy”. As an agency guy I also immediately knew that this new place name has no meaning to anyone. This little random reference to 7 points on the sign is not relevant to anything. How about “Many Empty Storefronts” using the same feeble logic. The area is the Uptown... not putting that in the name was professional marketing malpractice. Place names tell you where something is located... Seven Corners is the intersection of Washington and Cedar... 5 Points is in Denver... place names matter... They blew it on this...

Re: Seven Points Uptown (Calhoun Square)

Posted: January 15th, 2021, 10:03 am
by COLSLAW5
According to city building permits looks like they are going to be opening a Chase bank location in 3,400 sqft of the main floor of seven points.

Re: Seven Points Uptown (Calhoun Square)

Posted: January 15th, 2021, 10:14 am
by uptownbro
It looks like construction has started on the corner of lake and Hennepin. The sephora was being cleared out on Wednesday