Whether it is known as The Root District or The Market District, the area around the Royalston Station and the historic farmer’s market can be the most important stop on the new LRT Blue Line.

Our planning work has focused on CLIMATE, EQUITY and CREATIVITY—emphasizing best urban design practices. Coupled with a ULI global Net Zero Imperative planning grant, we envision a transit-oriented, zero-carbon, food-centric urban neighborhood. This key site—immediately next to the downtown core is as large as the central business district.

Caption: Original Vision of the Root District, circa 2019.

Leadership Roundtable

  • Tom Erickson

    Architect, BKV Group

  • Tim Griffin

    Sr. Research Fellow, MN Design Center, University of Minnesota

  • Reynolds-Anthony Harris

    Founder and Managing Director, Lyceum Partners

  • Nick Koch

    Associate Vice President, HGA Architects (Retired)

  • Rebecca Muchow

    Director, Sr. Project Manager, Mixed Use, NELSON Worldwide

  • Jackson Schwartz

    Founder, Hennepin-Made and Glass House

  • John Slack

    Sr. Landscape Architect/Urban Designer, Perkins + Will

  • Ellie Ziaie

    Senior Associate, Project Architect, BKV Group