The Historic Coliseum Building is a hub welcoming innovation and community-building with space for events, small businesses, and coworking.
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2708 Lake St E
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406, US
We've only been open a few weeks, and inspiring work is already happening in our building. Thank you Alicia Belton, FAIA, NOMA and Janice Downing for your dedication to building up the community.
A grand opening of the Coliseum Building on #Juneteenth @soulofthesouthside began a new chapter for this historic gem. #coliseummpls #restoration #nationalregistryofhistoricplaces #visitlakestreet #shakeatthecoliseum
Gratitude to the McKnight Foundation for their dedication to supporting the restoration of The Historic Coliseum and our co-owners dream to rise from the ashes to make a better tomorrow for Longfellow and beyond. With writing by Lisa Marie (LM) Brimmer and video by Line Break Media, this story inspires us as we prepare to open our doors to the public this Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.
Four years ago, The Historical Coliseum Building building on 27th and East Lake Street in South Minneapolis was set for demolition. Today, it’s a ‘beacon for community and sustainability’—thanks to an innovative, collaborative, and equitable approach to property redevelopment that’s setting a model for impact-driven investment in Black, Indigenous, and people of color-led businesses and community wealth-building. https://lnkd.in/g8fF_N9Q On Juneteenth (June 19, 2024), the national holiday celebrating Black emancipation from enslavement in the United States, the Coliseum's grand opening will take place in conjunction with the Soul of the Southside block party at Minnehaha and East Lake Street, a celebration centering Blackness, kinship, and community. We are honored to support the incredible work to reimagine and restore the Coliseum building. Thank you to the powerful group of partners who are making it happen and setting a model for what community-centered redevelopment can make possible for people and our planet, including: Redesign, Inc., The Historical Coliseum Building, Urban Design Perspectives, Commonsense Consulting@Work, Taylor Smrikárova, Alicia Belton, Janice Downing, Shanelle Evens Montana, Chris Montana, Lake Street Council, Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers, and many more. Watch a video and read more about the Coliseum building’s rich history, its renaissance, and the resilience of the Downtown Longfellow Community: https://lnkd.in/g8fF_N9Q 📽 Video by Line Break Media 📝 Writing by Lisa Marie (LM) Brimmer of 66 Wands Consulting, LLC. #EquitableCommunities #EquitableDevelopment #CommunityRedevelopment #SocialImpact #EquitableGrowth
Built in 1917, The Historic Coliseum Building on Lake Street has long served as a beacon for local businesses and BIPOC entrepreneurs. After a four-year redevelopment project, the 80,000 square-foot building is reopening its doors on June 19th, 2024 as a part of the @SoulofSouthsideFestival. The project has been led by Redesign, Inc. in partnership with two local Black-owned and three women-owned small business partners: Alicia Belton of Urban Design Perspectives, Janice Downing of Common Sense Consulting, and Shanelle Evens Montana of Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room - all tenants and long-term owners in The Historic Coliseum Building. The Historic Coliseum Building will offer the Twin Cities a variety of new neighborhood resources in the heart of Longfellow: ▪️ event center - from its ballroom days to the present, the building has had a venue available for people to come together and celebrate. ▪️ coworking space - whether someone is visiting for the day or looking for that communal office feel, they can choose from a variety of state-of-the-art desk layouts to get work done from, independently or as a team. ▪️ space for lease - there are over thirty retail and office tenant opportunities with a heavy focus on Black, Indigenous, People of Color or BIPOC entrepreneurs and professionals. ▪️ restaurant and bar - Shanelle Evens Montana (co-founder of Du Nord Social Spirits) is opening Lagniappe, a funky, cool restaurant serving New Orleans cuisine; and Du Nord Cocktail Room, a full service-bar where everyone is invited and everyone belongs. Everyone is welcome at The Historic Coliseum Building. From the moment you step into the redesigned space and visit the Reception, you will be embraced. The building’s design was also carefully chosen to ensure that people of every ability can use the building. Learn more at coliseummpls.com. #coliseummpls #thehistoriccoliseumbuilding