City Districts
City of Bloomington Development Districts
South Loop District Bloomington ' s South Loop District is a distinctive urban center where people build their lives around work and community. It ' s a trendy neighborhood at the crossroads of the metro area ' s transportation networks, yet it ' s only moments away from the quiet, unspoiled beauty of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
The South Loop District extends from I-494 on the north, TH 77 on the west, to the Minnesota River on the south and east.
Penn American District The Penn American District is an area where major redevelopment will occur over the next two decades. The goals of the District are to create stakeholder value, create a comprehensive transportation system, develop a visually attractive district and promote sustainability. With major transit investments expected to be made within the area, including I-35W Bus Rapid Transit( BRT) and the I-494 / 35W interchange rebuild, major changes in traffic flow are expected in the area.
The Penn American District is the area along American Boulevard predominantly between Penn Avenue and I-35W.
Normandale Lake District The Normandale Lake District is a highly attractive area that, with some finishing touches, will be recognized as a distinctive metro area destination and neighborhood. The District will be a great place to call home for some and provide a good job and a transit-oriented work location for others. For the traveler, it will be a favorite place to stay while visiting Bloomington. For walkers, runners and cyclists, the District will be a four-season place to enjoy the contrast between nature and the city.
The Chamber of Commerce has been invaluable in terms of establishing a dialogue between the City and the businesses that are in the area or potential businesses that would like to come to the area. The Chamber of Commerce has been involved in terms of education, bringing people along, and giving the business perspective to city staff and elected officials just so we can understand a little bit better what the businesses are looking for in both a developing and redeveloping area of the city.
TIM BUSSE Bloomington City Council Member
28 | www. bloomingtonchamber. org