The Future of the Former Sears Site in St. Paul
Discover the exciting future of the old Sears site in St. Paul! Learn about the innovative plans to transform this once bustling retail space into a vibrant community hub for work, play, and living. Tune in to see what’s next!
Takeaways:
- The former Sears building in St. Paul has been vacant for nearly five years.
- Asian Media Access (AMA) has purchased the property for $8.2 million and plans to collaborate with Asian American Business Resilience Network (AABRN) to redevelop the site.
- The nonprofits aim to transform the site into a community hub with various facilities, including a charter school, wellness center, event center, food court, museum, Zen garden, and kids’ zone.
- They also plan to incorporate housing and office space, adding at least five buildings to the lot.
- The project is estimated to cost $10-$20 million, and architects and engineers are currently evaluating the building for restoration.
