LOCATION
BENEFITS
The Watkins Building is located in Minneapolis' vibrant Lowry Hill East (Wedge) neighborhood, offering tenants and visitors convenient access to a wide range of amenities.
The property's highly walkable location places numerous restaurants, cafés, retail shops, grocery stores, fitness centers and everyday services within a short walk. It also benefits from excellent bicycle infrastructure and good public transit connections, with multiple bus routes and convenient access to downtown Minneapolis and major highways, including I-94, I-35W and I-394.
Nearby destinations such as the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden and neighborhood parks further enhance the area's appeal.
MULTI-MODAL AND CONNECTED
COMMUTABLE
Easy connectivity to transportation corridors I-94, I-35W and I-394
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Located on the Metro Transit with access to multiple bus lines
BIKE ACCESSIBLE
Easy access to Minneapolis bike routes via Lowry Greenway
CENTRAL LOCATION
5 minutes to Downtown Minneapolis, Eat Street and Uptown
EXCELLENT VISIBILITY
High traffic corner on Lyndale Ave S and W Franklin Ave
AREA AMENITIES
The Wedge neighborhood offers an eclectic mix of local dining, shopping and everyday conveniences that contribute to its vibrant urban character. Popular restaurants, cafés and boutique retailers line nearby Lyndale and Hennepin Avenues, while the renowned Wedge Community Co-op provides a premier destination for organic groceries and locally sourced products.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
PARKS & TRAILS
Loring Park, Lake of the Isles and Loring Greenway
ARTS & CULTURE
The Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Bryant Lake Bowl, Hennepin Theatre District
HOSPITALITY
Popular eateries, cafés and coffee shops with access to downtown hotels
"Moving to Watkins has introduced us to a new part of Minneapolis and opened opportunities to work with homeowners in neighborhoods we hadn't served as frequently before."
— Kurtis Scholz, executive director, white crane Design:Build
DEMOGRAPHICS
GREATER TWIN CITIES METRO AREA
SOUTHWEST
MINNEAPOLIS
POPULATION
3.69M
50.5K
HOUSEHOLDS
1.26M
21.5K
WORKING AGE ADULTS
2.2M
26.7K
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
94%
98.4%
Southwest Minneapolis is one of the city's most established and desirable submarkets, characterized by a well-educated workforce, stable residential neighborhoods and a diverse mix of commercial activity.
The area attracts a broad demographic base, supported by strong household incomes, a highly educated population and convenient access to major employers.
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