In March 2021, the Whittier Alliance finalized the purchase of 2116 Nicollet Avenue, the last remaining vacant lot on Whittier’s stretch of this important commercial corridor. The purchase of 2116 Nicollet Avenue is an opportunity for an inclusive, community-led, innovative real estate development which could have a resounding impact on the neighborhood for years to come. We hope to meet real community needs in creative ways, leading as an example of what is possible in the built environment. In September 2021, the WA Board of Directors convened a project steering committee to guide the process, and eventually develop an RFP and identify a development partner. Click here to read the full statement from the Whittier Alliance Board of Directors.
2116 Nicollet Avenue Steering Committee
The 2116 Nicollet Avenue Steering Committee is a task force of The Whittier Alliance Board of Directors. The key function of the committee is to guide the development process of the lot owned by The Whittier Alliance located at 2116 Nicollet Avenue.
Over the next 12 months, this committee's primary responsibilities are to:
Over the next 12 months, this committee's primary responsibilities are to:
- Define the vision/values/goals for the site
- Develop and recommend a process for community engagement in partnership with WA staff
- Develop and recommend a 2022 project budget to WA Board of Directors
- Oversee the proposal process to identify a Real Estate Development Partner.
- Document process and communicate updates to the board on a monthly basis, in alignment with scheduled board meetings.
- Identify potential funding opportunities and support WA staff in grant application processes.
You can view the committee's meeting agendas and notes here.
Steering Committee Members
Stephanie Brown - Executive Director, Urban Land Institute Minnesota; Whittier Alliance Board of Directors
Mary Browning
Alex Burns - Chair, Land Use & Transportation Committee of Sierra Club North Star Chapter
Laura Crooks - Digital Marketing Manager, Amplifon
Ukasha Dakane - Founder and Executive Director, FRAYEO
Alex Harris
Brigid Higgins - Redesign Inc.; Whittier Alliance Board of Directors
Mohamud Isse
George Rishmawi - Chair, Whitter Alliance Housing and Land Use Committee; Whittier Alliance Board of Directors
Taylor Smirkarova - Redesign Inc.
Y Sussman
Mary Browning
Alex Burns - Chair, Land Use & Transportation Committee of Sierra Club North Star Chapter
Laura Crooks - Digital Marketing Manager, Amplifon
Ukasha Dakane - Founder and Executive Director, FRAYEO
Alex Harris
Brigid Higgins - Redesign Inc.; Whittier Alliance Board of Directors
Mohamud Isse
George Rishmawi - Chair, Whitter Alliance Housing and Land Use Committee; Whittier Alliance Board of Directors
Taylor Smirkarova - Redesign Inc.
Y Sussman
To contact the steering committee, complete the form below or email 2116nicollet@whittieralliance.org.