Agenda: Edina - Late May 2025 - Full Episode
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area Plan adoption
Opus Group corporate headquarters relocation and construction
City Hall energy efficiency and solar panel installation
Climate Action Plan goals for greenhouse gas emission reduction
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Edina adopts new development framework for Lincoln and Londereerry after previous developer rejection.
- Opus Group shifts plans from residential apartments to a 112,000 sq ft office headquarters at 5100 Eden Ave.
- City Hall completes $400,000 solar installation, aiming for 7-10 year ROI as part of net-zero 2050 plan.
- Edina signals intent to expand solar infrastructure to Fire Station 1, Fire Station 2, and Braemar Arena.
Notable Quotes (2)
I really appreciate including the city policies and the value statements that we already have into the framework of this. It really echoes back what we hear over and over again that we like our green spaces in Edina.
Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area PlanDiscussing the Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area Plan.
There's really a shortage of highly functional class A and amenitized office space in submarkets where the demand is there.
Opus Group HeadquartersExplaining the rationale for moving the headquarters to Edina.
People (2)
Dorothia MartyHostHost of Agenda Edina program
Host of Agenda Edina program
Dan CarpenterReporterReporter for Edina TV covering city hall infrastructure
Reporter for Edina TV covering city hall infrastructure
Places Mentioned
Lincoln and Londereerry area, Edina5100 Eden Avenue, EdinaEdina City HallFire Station 1Fire Station 2Braemar Arena
Events & Meetings (2)
- 2023: Lincoln and Londereerry planning working group meetings (10 sessions over nine months)
- September through winter: Solar panel installation at City Hall
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Lincoln and Londereerry Small Area Plan
Amendment to the city's comprehensive plan outlining development priorities and community guidelines for the area.