2116 Nicollet - The Monarch
We’re thrilled to announce that we have officially SOLD 2116 Nicollet Ave to Alliance Housing and construction is now beginning!
Once construction has completed, the building will officially become The Monarch — a name chosen by community members as part of a community engagement process that Whittier Alliance led. That engagement process also led to the selection of Greta McClain / GoodSpace Murals as the artist who will create and install the building’s public art.
Greta is an experienced public artist (you might recognize some of her murals from around the city!) with a deep dedication to community engagement as part of her artistic practice. We’re excited for her to hold painting parties in 2027, allowing neighbors to play a part in painting the mural that will eventually cover the walls of The Monarch’s balcony.
Looking for history of this site and how Whittier Alliance got involved? Keep reading!
2116 Nicollet - Project History
In 2021, Whittier Alliance bought a vacant lot at 2116 Nicollet Ave. The idea was to find a way to turn it into affordable housing.
We released a request for proposals from developers and selected Alliance Housing to move forward as the developer in fall of 2021.
It’s been a long road since then! But this year, Alliance Housing fully secured funding for the project, and they officially bought the lot from us in late July of 2026.
Once built, 2116 Nicollet Ave will have 50 units of deeply affordable housing, aimed at creating beautiful, dignified housing for folks who can’t afford what’s currently available. The building will also be the new office for both Alliance Housing and Whittier Alliance. Whittier Alliance will also manage a sliding-scale community event space on site.