Edina Council Approves Vernon Avenue Housing Project
The Edina City Council approved a Vernon Avenue redevelopment project that will replace a single-family home with two double dwelling homes containing four two-story units.
Abundance Properties will develop the project, which aligns with the city's comprehensive plan to add "missing middle housing" options. The developer expressed enthusiasm for the project's location near a school and its potential to attract families to the area.
The housing concept represents multi-unit homes designed to blend with traditional single-family neighborhoods while providing more diverse housing opportunities. City officials view the project as supporting walkable, vibrant community areas.
To authorize the development, the council approved a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan. Construction is scheduled to begin by the end of August, according to the project timeline.
The project reflects Edina's broader strategy to accommodate residents of varying ages, incomes, and household sizes through strategic housing development.
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The council discussed the project's ability to provide missing middle housing—multi-unit homes that blend with single-family neighborhoods. The developer emphasized the project's vision and proximity to a local school as key benefits for families.
It's a beautiful space. we were able to put a vision together that, you know, really made sense, made sense to the city council, uh, and just makes sense for the community.
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Looking to add more housing options in Edina? The city council just signed off on a small project with big goals. Two new double dwelling homes are planned for Vernon Avenue. The project by Abundance Properties will replace a single family house with four twostory units designed to fit right in with the neighborhood. >> It's a beautiful space. we were able to put a vision together that, you know, really made sense, made sense to the city council, uh, and just makes sense for the community. The school is right behind it. We know some great families are going to want to move in. So, we're grateful to be a part of that. >> The move lines up with the city's comprehensive plan goal to accommodate opportunities for missing middle housing. that is multi-unit homes or clustered living that blend with traditional single family neighborhoods, giving more people a chance to live in walkable, vibrant parts of town. To make it happen, the council approved a comprehensive plan amendment, resoning, preliminary plat, and site plan. It's a small step, but one that could help Edina grow in ways that welcome residents of all ages, incomes, and household sizes.
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