Politics & Government

Southwest LRT Station Plan Open Houses Set for April, May

For each of the 17 stations, initial concepts have been assembled that look at options for pedestrian, bike, bus and car connections.

Hennepin County and its partners are hosting open houses in April and May to engage the public in planning work around proposed light rail transit (LRT) stations for the Southwest LRT line.

Station area plans are being prepared that will help communities and neighborhoods plan to take advantage of opportunities that are expected when the Southwest LRT line opens in 2018. For each of the 17 stations, initial concepts have been assembled that look at options for pedestrian, bike, bus and vehicular connections, as well as future land use and development opportunities.

The intent is to create station areas that have a unique sense of place, while relating to the overall corridor. At each open house, participants will see initial station alternatives and can provide their reaction and comments to guide further planning efforts. Community members can also identify improvements to be made in the area surrounding the stations that should enhance existing businesses; support a full range of housing opportunities and encourage development.

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Each open house will have a brief overview about the Southwest LRT project at the beginning along with a presentation on the station area planning underway. The open houses will take place:

  • Thursday, April 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
    St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park
  • Tuesday, April 23, 5–7 p.m.
    Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Please note: This open house will feature stations in both Hopkins and Minnetonka.
  • Thursday, May 2, 6–8 p.m.
    Bryn Mawr Elementary School (Auditorium), 252 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis
  • Tuesday, May 13, 5–7 p.m.
    Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Rd., Eden Prairie

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