Demolition has begun on office buildings along American Blvd in Bloomington. Looks like the second phase is off and running with the Bloomington Central Station project. Which aims to be a premier hub for a style of urban living and business lifestyles.
What is Bloomington Central Station
Pretty much the coolest place in the world right? Probably not but it is suppose to be a residential and business hub for the 21st Century according to the website. The main attraction would of course be the light-rail that makes a couple of stops in the area and also takes you to the Mall of America to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport to downton Minneapolis. It is certainly the focal point of the development.
The first stage of the housing project was with the Reflection Condominiums that have been completed since 2005 but just now closing out on final units. Reflection Condos are very intriguing, have a very sophisticated design (I have seen them with my own two eyes), but are also a model of green living and LEED Certified! More than 800 additional units are planned in the development. Bloomington Central Station should be a unique setting of urban and sophisticated living in a mixed use area of a suburb.
The area should include places to eat, retail and business districts. Walk out the front door and you have what you need. Commuting to work in Bloomington Central Station will be easy not only because of the light-rail and quick access to the freeways, but also because of the already existing business campuses located in the area.
It will be interesting to see Bloomington Central Station take shape over the coming years. Will the current market have an affect on not only residential but also commercial real estate expected to be the next segment to feel the pinch in 2009.
