Studies & Plans

Studies & Plans

Thoughtful planning is essential to South St. Paul’s economic success. The City has a strong history of engaging residents, businesses, and developers to shape a shared vision for the future. The studies and plans below guide redevelopment efforts and set the stage for the City’s next economic achievements.

Wakota Crossing

As a fully built-out community, South St. Paul focuses on reclaiming vacant, blighted, and environmentally challenged sites for productive reuse. Wakota Crossing is an ambitious initiative to add over 180,000 square feet of light industrial space—strengthening the City’s business, employment, and tax base. This site, formerly home to the South St. Paul Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works and an uncontrolled dump, will be cleaned up and redeveloped through a partnership between the Federal Government, the State of Minnesota, the City, and a private developer starting in mid-to-late 2024.

To review the required environmental assessment, visit: Wakota Crossing Environmental Assessment.

Hardman Triangle Redevelopment Plan

Identified as a key redevelopment focus, the Hardman Triangle Redevelopment Plan was developed in 2019 in partnership with the Cunningham Group. This plan outlines a vision to transform the Hardman Triangle into a vibrant economic hub.

2018-2040 Citywide Comprehensive Plan

The 2040 Comprehensive Plan serves as the City’s long-term vision for growth and development. It provides the policy framework for public and private development decisions through 2040, as required by state statute.

Grand Avenue Gateway Plan

The Grand Avenue Gateway is a key transition zone between South St. Paul’s riverfront business park and its hillside residential neighborhoods. The area is emerging as an attractive mixed-use district, with planned streetscape improvements between 2018-2020.

For details, review the Grand Avenue Gateway Plan.