Heart of the City Burnsville, Minnesota

nicollet commons park

burnsville s heart of city project downtown development policy driven smart growth, aims create attractive, vibrant, , pedestrian-friendly neighborhood setting economically viable local businesses. redevelopment encompasses 54 acres (220,000 m) centrally located in burnsville, few miles south of minnesota river. current phases have replaced traditional suburban elements such former gas stations , drive-through services several four-story mixed-use condominium buildings, recalling main street architecture. centerpiece of project nicollet commons park, located on nicollet avenue has drawn residents enjoy first phases of project completed. lifestyle center shopping mall anchors east of nicollet avenue.

the 1150 seat post-modern style burnsville performing arts center, ames performing arts center, opened in january 2009. approval in 2007 among controversial issues of year.