By now you have probably heard that a major artists’ housing development is getting underway in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. The Pillsbury A-Mill complex ( 3rd Ave SE – 5th Ave SE and Main St SE) will be preserved and refurbished to include affordable artist work/ living spaces and several shared facilities ( dance studio, clay room w/ kiln, rehearsal space, gallery space, etc). There are income restrictions and prospective tenants must interview with a panel to demonstrate their commitment to the
This is an opportunity for artists to live and work in a great location and a great neighborhood…
The developer has hired a consulting firm to get a better idea of what amenities artists would like to see here so they have created an online survey. Please tell your art friends to fill it out. The developer (Dominium) is refurbishing the Schmidt Brewery in St Paul at the same time- so two great choices. The affordable artists units will be guaranteed for 15 years. The consultants are going to put the site plans online as well. Units range from studios ($850) to 3-bedroom ($1250). Potential residents interested in this unique live/work opportunity may take the survey at:
http://surveys.placeonline.us/s3/twincities