The West 7th Steet (West End) Corridor extends from S Homer St to S Wheeler St and is managed by the Highland District Council.
Last Edited: August 14, 2026
The Highland District Council (HDC) used their 2025 Commercial Corridor Program funds for business support for storefront improvements, beautification efforts such as hanging flower baskets along with banners, and events. For 2026 the HDC plans on using its Commercial Corridor Program funds to expand its business support program in addition to continuing support for events and beautification.
Event funding pays for local music festivals, clean up events, and movie night at the park.
Marketing funds support features for business in local newspapers.
Business Support funding allows for corridor improvements to local businesses allowing for improvements to the exterior and interior buildings.
Beautification funds allow for hanging flower baskets and custom bike racks along the corridor.
Music at the Plaza is an outdoor concert series run by the Highland District Council, featuring food trucks and live performances. Commercial Corridor Program funds helped pay for musicians and equipment.
West 7th Litter Cleanup was an event hosted by the Highland District Council as part of the city of St. Paul's Public Works litter program. Volunteers from the corridor came together to collect trash in the community. Commercial Corridor Program funds helped pay for the event.
Movie Night at Sibley Manor is an event hosted by the Highland District Council as part of the city of St. Paul's Movies in the Park Program part of the department of Parks and Recreation. Commercial Corridor Program funds were used to support the event.
The Highland District Council commissioned a community spotlight on Sibley Manor honoring the deep roots of the affordable housing complex within Highland Park. Commercial Corridor Program funds helped to pay for the article.
The Highland District Council commissioned a community spotlight on VanGo Auto a locally owned small business within Highland Park. Commercial Corridor Program funds helped to pay for the article.
The Highland District Council operated a Corridor Improvement Fund for qualifying local businesses in the West End. Eligible projects included interior and exterior improvements funded through subgrants. First-round projects included a mural at VanGo Automotive along with at Sibley Manor, a new sign at Dancer Studios, a new sign at Agegil Ethiopian Restaurant and back patio improvements at Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant.
Flower baskets were installed along the corridor through Blooming Saint Paul using Commercial Corridor Program funds. More baskets are planned for 2026.
Custom bike racks were installed along the corridor using Commercial Corridor Program funds. The racks showcase the community's identity, with more planned for 2026.
Contact the Economic Development team:
CommercialCorridors@stpaul.gov
Contact the Highland District Council:
info@highlanddistrictcouncil.org