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Identity Dinkytown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Identity Dinkytown development is 6 stories on 4th Street and 7 stories on 5th Street, reflecting the natural grade of the site. It is approximately 487,000 gross square feet and has an FAR of 4.50. Three hundred units are planned, along with 287 parking spaces and 27,000 square feet of retail surrounding the ground floor. The main housing entrance is in the center along 15th Avenue. Retail is incorporated at the street fronts on all major sides. The design is conceived as three buildings that are linked together.
CLIENT: CA Ventures
Type: Student Housing
Size: 6 stories, 487,000 SF, 308 units, 287 Parking Spaces, 27,000 SF of retail
Each of these buildings addresses a different corner of the site. Along 4th Street, a portion of the building projects out from the main façade to create a low-rise element that is in character with the neighboring context buildings. At 14th Avenue a masonry structure anchors the corner, its material composition echoing the established character along the street. The corner of 5th and 15th is simple and straight-forward, completing the diverse, dynamic urban edge created by the development.
The landscape design creates a pedestrian friendly ground plane around the entire development, incorporating foliage, seating, lighting, hardscape elements, bike parking and space for outdoor seating next to the retail outlets. Additionally, the design incorporates a through block pedestrian and auto connection at the natural alley location.
