Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Approves Demolition for Affordable Housing Project
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission voted to approve the demolition of a potential historic resource, the Minnesota Protestant Center located on Franklin Avenue West, to make way for a new affordable housing development. The decision was made during the Commission’s meeting held on August 4, 2026, after a comprehensive presentation and discussion weighing the historical significance of the existing building against the need for affordable housing in the area.
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Jacob Frey
Historic Preservation Commission Officials:
Travis Herr, Namdi Alexander, Amy Thomas, Paul Mellblom, Ethan Boote, Kelly Mastin, Toshihiko Karato, Lindsey Wallace, Mariel Rodriguez, Marais Bjornberg
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Meeting Type:
Historic Preservation Commission
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
08/04/2026
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Recording Published:
08/04/2026
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Duration:
39 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Hennepin County
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Towns:
Minneapolis
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