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University and Snelling Ave
Managed by the Hamline Midway Coalition, the University and Snelling Avenue commercial corridor spans University Avenue between Prior Avenue and Lexington Parkway, as well as Snelling Avenue between Englewood and University Avenues.
West Side
Managed by the West Side Community Organization, the West Side Commercial Corridor spans Cesar Chavez Street from Wabasha to Ada Streets, as well as Robert Street from Wood Street to Cesar Chavez Street.
Como, Front, and Dale
Managed by the Como Community Council District 10, the Como, Front and Dale Corridor spans Dale Street from Maryland Avenue to Topping Street and both Como Avenue and Front Street from Grotto Street to Mackubin Street.
Payne, Maryland, and 7th St E
Payne, Maryland, and 7th Street East is one of several commercial corridors receiving funding from the City of Saint Paul. This funding advances economic development projects and is managed by the East Side Neighborhood Development Company.
Arcade, Maryland, and 7th St E
Managed by the East Side Area Business Association, the Arcade, Maryland, and 7th Street East Corridor covers 7th St E (Payne to Forest), Arcade St (Maryland to 7th St E), and Maryland Ave (Wiede to Forest).
Rice Street
Managed by the North End Neighborhood Organization, the Rice Street Corridor spans from University Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue West.
West 7th Street (East End)
Managed by the West 7th / Fort Road Federation, the West 7th Street (East End) Corridor extends from W Kellogg Blvd to S Homer St.
White Bear Ave
Managed by the Greater East Side Community Council, the White Bear Avenue Corridor extends from Minnehaha Avenue East to Larpenteur Avenue East.
Suburban, Old Hudson Road, and White Bear Ave
Suburban, Old Hudson Road, and White Bear Avenue is one of several commercial corridors receiving funding from the City of Saint Paul. This funding advances economic development projects and is managed by the Southeast Community Organization.
Selby Ave (East End)
Managed by the Rondo Community Land Trust, the Selby Avenue (East End) Corridor extends from Western Ave N to Lexington Pkwy N.
Snelling and Selby Ave
Snelling and Selby Avenue is one of several commercial corridors receiving funding from the City of Saint Paul. This funding advances economic development projects and is managed by the Union Park District Council.
West 7th St (West End)
Managed by the Highland District Council, the West 7th Street (West End) Corridor extends from South Homer Street to South Wheeler Street.
Snelling, Ford, and Cleveland
Managed by the Highland District Council, the Snelling, Ford, Cleveland Corridor spans Snelling Avenue from Randolph Avenue to Ford Parkway, Ford Parkway from Snelling Avenue to Mississippi River Boulevard, and Cleveland Avenue from Ford Parkway to Bayard Avenue.
Snelling and Grand Ave
Managed by the Macalester-Groveland Community Council, the Snelling and Grand Avenue Commercial Corridor spans Snelling Avenue from Summit Avenue to Randolph Avenue, and Grand Avenue from Fairview Avenue to Ayd Mill Road.
Grand Ave (East End)
Managed by the Grand Avenue Business Association, the Grand Avenue (East End) Corridor covers Grand Ave from Dale St to Ayd Mill Rd.
Downtown
Managed by the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance, the Downtown Corridor extends east to west from Lafayette Rd/Hwy 52 to Rice St/I-35E, and north to south from I-94/I-35E to the Mississippi River.
University Ave (East End)
Managed by the Neighborhood Development Center, the University Avenue (East End) Corridor extends from Rice Street to Lexington Parkway North.
Commercial Corridor Map
Click the map below to see where each Commercial Corridor is in Saint Paul.
Background
As part of the 2025 budget, the Saint Paul City Council reserved $1.4 million in Economic Development STAR funds for the development of a commercial corridor program.
The goal of the program is to provide dollars to organizations in a simple and streamlined way to advance economic development projects and programs on key corridors in the City of Saint Paul.
The City Council has identified 17 corridors throughout the City of Saint Paul to participate in the Commercial Corridor Program.
Funding for partner organizations
Pre-selected organizations with a history working in each of identified corridors will be allocated dollars to complete eligible activities. Each corridor will receive one allocation, and all funds must be spent within one year of receiving the allocation. The organizations will be added here once they are under contract for the Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program.
Eligible activities
Programs and projects funded through Economic Development STAR must result in an economic development impact. Eligible activities through this program include the following:
- Corridor-wide beautification
- Public art installations
- Development of plans for implementation of corridor-wide efforts (please note: the plans must have the ability to be implemented within three years)
- Corridor marketing campaigns
- Acquisition of vacant or underutilized buildings and land, and related soft costs—note, acquisition and development must be able to take place within 2 years of receiving dollars
- Execution of community events meant to celebrate and showcase the corridor
- Business sub-grants
Up to 10% of funds may be spent on administrative or indirect cost associated with managing or executing the proposed projects or programs.