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Community Development Projects
A listing of current and ongoing community development projects
Mankato Historic Context Study
The city of Mankato has seen a revitalized interest in its history due to the recent appointment of a Historic Preservation Commission as part of the City Center Renaissance Plan and its new status as a certified local government. With the creation of this set of specific historic contexts, the city takes a very important first major step in these efforts. Historic contexts will allow the city to evaluate its resources and incorporate them in the comprehensive planning process, while securing the character and spirit inherent in Mankato’s history. With this historic context study, the city takes the next big important step of tying preservation to planning, ensuring a vibrant future for the community by building on the resources of its past.
Context Study
December 2009 Lot Availability
The 2009 Lot Availability Study has been prepared for the use of residential developers, home builders and realtors to provide a comprehensive listing of the platted and approved residential development sites available in Mankato. This guide is intended as a starting point for anyone beginning the home building or residential development process. As with any growing community, the availability of lots and parcels is subject to change. As in previous editions, this document provides an overview of approved subdivisions. Each overview provides a summary of the subdivision or planning area, size or number of lots available, along with the current zoning and other pertinent information.
In addition, locator maps are provided in each section for quick reference.
The subdivisions and parcels are listed alphabetically in each section with a map of each site and pertinent information, such as:
- The zoning designation of the property. Zoning is a basic means of controlling the density, bulk and height of structures to insure compatible usage of land.
- The setbacks for the property based on the zoning.
- What types of development are permissible or planned (single-family, multiple-family).
- The total number of lots for the entire subdivision.
- The number of lots that are available and for sale.
- The Realtor who can be contacted regarding development of the property.
Sibley Park Pattern Book
As a similar project to the successful Washington Park Pattern Book, the City of Mankato collaborated with Minnesota State University, Mankato on the Sibley Park Pattern Book, which reflects the design elements specific to the Sibley Park area, and provides guidelines for maintenance of historic elements. Completed in early 2009, this pattern book is used concurrently with other Sibley Park area studies and recommendations.
Sibley Park Pattern Book (PDF Large File)
Washington Park Pattern Book
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The City of Mankato, as part of the City Center Renaissance Plan, has identified the need for design unity and guidelines to promote restoration and preservation within Mankato's neighborhoods. In 2006, the City of Mankato contacted Minnesota State University, Mankato to collaborate on a pattern book to illustrate design elements in the Washington Park District.
Greater East Mankato Alternative Urban Areawide Review
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The City of Mankato is proposing the Greater East Mankato Infill Service District, which is located south of U.S. Hwy 14 and east of TH 22 in Sections 10, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23, in Mankato Township (T108N, R26W), Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Since this area has experienced continued development pressure, this study has been prepared in order to proactively address potential environmental issues. This project includes the planning for the conversion of approximately 2,100 acres of predominantly agricultural land and open space to a mix of residential, commercial, and public land use, open space and public infrastructure utilizing sustainable design practices over the next 25 to 50 years or more. Three land use scenarios are being prepared for this project which will require the extension of public infrastructure including water, sanitary sewer, roads, stormwater system treatment and associated utilities.
The Sibley Parkway Redevelopment Plan
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The Sibley Parkway Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Plan Design Guidelines were created to guide the redevelopment of the Sibley Parkway Neighborhood in lower west Mankato. The plans were also used as part of a Redevelopment Grant Application requesting funds to assist in the costs to install public infrastructure on the Northstar Concrete site.
Sibley Parkway Redevelopment Grant Application
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In December 2005, the City of Mankato submitted a grant application to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Greater Minnesota Redevelopment Grant. The grant application requested $1 million in grant funds for the redevelopment of the Hanson Concrete Site in the Sibley Park Neighborhood. The City was awarded $900,000 for construction of the Parkway Road through the redevelopment area.
Sibley Parkway Road Way Alignment
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This report presents options and design element recommendations for the redevelopment and revitalization of the area utilizing the preliminary concepts of the Sibley Parkway Redevelopment Project Redevelopment Plan Design Guidelines (Redevelopment Plan). It advances the preliminary concepts of the Redevelopment Plan by selecting a street alignment for Sibley Parkway and examining the feasibility of providing municipal utilities. It also investigates potential environmental issues and considerations, identifies issues requiring coordination with other government and regulatory entities, and presents preliminary cost estimates for the public infrastructure portion of the project.
Neighborhood Best Practices
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Neighborhood Best Practices is a joint effort between the cities of Fargo, Mankato, Moorehead and St. Cloud in examining strategies for dealing with rental housing issues in college communities.
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