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Design Process
Design Process
Design Process
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (MN CMDF, CMDF) is a design process which builds upon past planning efforts, including the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area, 2021 Public Engagement Task Force on Commemorative Works, and the Capitol Mall (the Mall) Visitor Experience Survey. With the support of Minnesotans everywhere and the expertise of those who use and maintain the Capitol Mall every day, we will develop a more detailed design framework with actionable proposals to make the Capitol Mall more welcoming for more Minnesotans.
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (MN CMDF, CMDF) is a design process which builds upon past planning efforts, including the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area, 2021 Public Engagement Task Force on Commemorative Works, and the Capitol Mall (the Mall) Visitor Experience Survey. With the support of Minnesotans everywhere and the expertise of those who use and maintain the Capitol Mall every day, we will develop a more detailed design framework with actionable proposals to make the Capitol Mall more welcoming for more Minnesotans.
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (MN CMDF, CMDF) is a design process which builds upon past planning efforts, including the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area, 2021 Public Engagement Task Force on Commemorative Works, and the Capitol Mall (the Mall) Visitor Experience Survey. With the support of Minnesotans everywhere and the expertise of those who use and maintain the Capitol Mall every day, we will develop a more detailed design framework with actionable proposals to make the Capitol Mall more welcoming for more Minnesotans.
Phase 1: Learn+Ideate
Phase 2: Refine+Design
Current Phase
Phase 3: Celebrate+Launch
Future Implementation
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Project Progress
Capitol Mall Design Framework
Project Progress
Capitol Mall Design Framework
Project Progress
Capitol Mall Design Framework
Pop-ups
In January and February of 2024, the CMDF planning team went into the community in a series of pop-ups to learn what Minnesotans want to see for the future of the Capitol Mall and its surrounding public spaces. We had inspiring conversations across the Twin Cities at Hmongtown Marketplace, Frogtown Community Center, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Midtown Global Market.
Pop-ups
In January and February of 2024, the CMDF planning team went into the community in a series of pop-ups to learn what Minnesotans want to see for the future of the Capitol Mall and its surrounding public spaces. We had inspiring conversations across the Twin Cities at Hmongtown Marketplace, Frogtown Community Center, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Midtown Global Market.
Pop-ups
In January and February of 2024, the CMDF planning team went into the community in a series of pop-ups to learn what Minnesotans want to see for the future of the Capitol Mall and its surrounding public spaces. We had inspiring conversations across the Twin Cities at Hmongtown Marketplace, Frogtown Community Center, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Midtown Global Market.
Progress
Progress
Progress
Survey One
Survey One was an online community survey that ran from January 17 to February 15, 2024. Through Survey One, the planning team heard from over 1,000 Minnesotans what the Capitol Mall means to them and how it can be more welcoming for more Minnesotans.
Survey One
Survey One was an online community survey that ran from January 17 to February 15, 2024. Through Survey One, the planning team heard from over 1,000 Minnesotans what the Capitol Mall means to them and how it can be more welcoming for more Minnesotans.
Survey One
Survey One was an online community survey that ran from January 17 to February 15, 2024. Through Survey One, the planning team heard from over 1,000 Minnesotans what the Capitol Mall means to them and how it can be more welcoming for more Minnesotans.
Community Design Charrette
From February 5 through 8 of 2024, representatives of community organizations, local business, government agencies and Capitol Area neighbors gathered with the planning team to develop a vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. This event took ideas gathered through research, community surveys and the lived experiences of participants and forged them together into an emerging design framework.
Community Design Charrette
From February 5 through 8 of 2024, representatives of community organizations, local business, government agencies and Capitol Area neighbors gathered with the planning team to develop a vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. This event took ideas gathered through research, community surveys and the lived experiences of participants and forged them together into an emerging design framework.
Community Design Charrette
From February 5 through 8 of 2024, representatives of community organizations, local business, government agencies and Capitol Area neighbors gathered with the planning team to develop a vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. This event took ideas gathered through research, community surveys and the lived experiences of participants and forged them together into an emerging design framework.
Emerging Design Framework
Emerging Design Framework
This design reflects two months of working with community partners, government agencies and experts. This is a long term vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. This plan ensures that each project done on the Capitol Mall over the coming years is leading toward a greater vision. To learn more about the emerging design framework read the full phase one report and take Survey Two.
Emerging Design Framework
This design reflects two months of working with community partners, government agencies and experts. This is a long term vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. This plan ensures that each project done on the Capitol Mall over the coming years is leading toward a greater vision. To learn more about the emerging design framework read the full phase one report and take Survey Two.
10 Bold Moves
10 Bold Moves
10 Bold Moves
The emerging design framework consists of ten Bold Design Moves, the most important projects to improve the Capitol Mall area over the coming years. To learn more about the 10 bold moves read the full phase one report and take Survey Two.
More Welcoming
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Enhanced
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Improve Accessibility
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Represent Minnesota's
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Celebrate
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Create a Gradient
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Transform Cass
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Establish a
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More Welcoming & Inclusive
Reinvigorate Nodes
Right Size Roads
Improve Accessibility & Security
Represent Culture & Ecology
Celebrate Water
Create a Gradient of Planting
Transform Cass Gilbert Park
Establish a Cultural Walk
More Welcoming
& Inclusive
Enhanced
Entrances
Right-Size
Roads
Improve Accessibility
& Security
Represent Minnesota's
Diversity
Celebrate
Water
Create a Gradient
of Planting
Transform Cass
Gilbert Park
Establish a
Cultural Walk
More Welcoming & Inclusive
Reinvigorate Nodes
Right Size Roads
Improve Accessibility & Security
Represent Culture & Ecology
Celebrate Water
Create a Gradient of Planting
Transform Cass Gilbert Park
Establish a Cultural Walk
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Community Commons
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Community Commons
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Community Commons
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Community Commons
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Community Commons has been identified as the first project to inaugurate the Capitol Mall Design Framework. This project aligns with priorities expressed by respondents to Survey One to expand tree canopy (#1 priority), install more benches and picnic tables (#2 priority) and add gardens and symbolic plantings (#3 priority). The project creates a new heart for community gathering, artistic expression and free speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Community Commons has been identified as the first project to inaugurate the Capitol Mall Design Framework. This project aligns with priorities expressed by respondents to Survey One to expand tree canopy (#1 priority), install more benches and picnic tables (#2 priority) and add gardens and symbolic plantings (#3 priority). The project creates a new heart for community gathering, artistic expression and free speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Community Commons has been identified as the first project to inaugurate the Capitol Mall Design Framework. This project aligns with priorities expressed by respondents to Survey One to expand tree canopy (#1 priority), install more benches and picnic tables (#2 priority) and add gardens and symbolic plantings (#3 priority). The project creates a new heart for community gathering, artistic expression and free speech.
Engage
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Engage
How you can help
How you can help
How you can help
Take the Surveys
Take the Surveys
Join the Events
Join the Events
Spread the Word
Spread the Word
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About the Project
About the Project
About the Project
Summary
Summary
Summary
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, is creating a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework, will rely on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and how you can contribute!
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Area includes the districts of the Capitol Campus, Capitol Rice, Capitol Heights, the Freeway Corridor and five blocks of Fitzgerald Park. It is an essential center of employment and future opportunity for growth of commerce, affordable housing and walkable public places for Saint Paul. For more information on the Capitol Area, visit mn.gov/caapb.
The Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus is within the Capitol Area and includes all buildings related to the Minnesota State Legislature and other government functions and the Capitol Grounds, the outdoor landscapes, paths, city streets and interstate bridges which connect these buildings.
The Capitol Mall
The Capitol Mall is a part of the Capitol Grounds. It is specifically the landscape which surrounds the Capitol building and extends southward toward Downtown, ending at 12th Street. It has a design legacy extending back to the vision of Cass Gilbert, architect of the Capitol building.
Comprehensive Planning (2020-2021)
Comprehensive Planning (2020-2021)
Comprehensive Planning (2020-2021)
Vision: At the symbolic heart of the State, the vision for the Capitol Area is to be a unifying factor for all those who come to live, work, learn and play.
Vision: At the symbolic heart of the State, the vision for the Capitol Area is to be a unifying factor for all those who come to live, work, learn and play.
Vision: At the symbolic heart of the State, the vision for the Capitol Area is to be a unifying factor for all those who come to live, work, learn and play.
In June 2021 the CAAPB published the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area. The plan envisions the Capitol Area through 2040 and defines how the district will relate to its surrounding context and support its diverse community. The plan outlines seven Capitol Area Principles for the future:
In June 2021 the CAAPB published the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area. The plan envisions the Capitol Area through 2040 and defines how the district will relate to its surrounding context and support its diverse community. The plan outlines seven Capitol Area Principles for the future:
In June 2021 the CAAPB published the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area. The plan envisions the Capitol Area through 2040 and defines how the district will relate to its surrounding context and support its diverse community. The plan outlines seven Capitol Area Principles for the future:
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Your Capitol Mall
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Your Capitol Mall
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall sits between diverse neighborhoods with districts ranging in use from Minnesota's Seat of Government, bustling commercial centers, and residential neighborhoods.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall sits between diverse neighborhoods with districts ranging in use from Minnesota's Seat of Government, bustling commercial centers, and residential neighborhoods.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall sits between diverse neighborhoods with districts ranging in use from Minnesota's Seat of Government, bustling commercial centers, and residential neighborhoods.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
The Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall sits between diverse neighborhoods with districts ranging in use from Minnesota's Seat of Government, bustling commercial centers, and residential neighborhoods.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Crossroads & Confluence of Minnesota
The Minnesota State Capitol is located at the intersection of two major freeways and two major rivers which connect the vast and diverse state of Minnesota to its seat of government.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Landmark in the Twin Cities
The Capitol Area is a district of Saint Paul. The monumental Capitol Dome, designed by Cass Gilbert between 1895 - 1905, presides over the city as an iconic landmark.
Minnesota's Meeting Place
The Capitol Mall is the collection of landscapes and monuments that act as a place of assembly and commemoration for all Minnesotans.
Connect
The Capitol Mall will forge connections between Minnesotans and their democratic institutions, both through shared experiences and heritage, and physical connections which link the Capitol to the surrounding city and state.
Preserve
The Capitol Mall will be an enduring representation of Minnesota's rich past, design legacy and landscape heritage while adapting to new maintenance and climate challenges.
Activate
The Capitol Mall will become more welcoming for more Minnesotans to gather and share ideas through events, activities, and opportunities to authentically tell a diversity of Minnesotan stories.
Grow
The Capitol Mall will steward its landscape with sustainable maintenance practices. The cultivation of a diverse and resilient ecosystem will enable this important district of Saint Paul to adapt to a changing climate while preserving cultural heritage.
Resources
Resources
Resources
Education
Education
Education
Dear Minnesota Educators,
We are very happy to provide lesson plans for one-to-two class periods covering updates to Minnesota’s Capitol Mall. This lesson (primary and secondary versions available) provides education about our State Capitol along with real-life information and a request to participate in a statewide survey about changes to the Capitol Mall - Minnesota's "Front Lawn." Minnesota's Capitol Mall belongs to everyone in the state. This lesson provides an opportunity for children and their families to learn about our Capitol and provide input by participating in a public process to make their voices heard.
Dear Minnesota Educators,
We are very happy to provide lesson plans for one-to-two class periods covering updates to Minnesota’s Capitol Mall. This lesson (primary and secondary versions available) provides education about our State Capitol along with real-life information and a request to participate in a statewide survey about changes to the Capitol Mall - Minnesota's "Front Lawn." Minnesota's Capitol Mall belongs to everyone in the state. This lesson provides an opportunity for children and their families to learn about our Capitol and provide input by participating in a public process to make their voices heard.
Dear Minnesota Educators,
We are very happy to provide lesson plans for one-to-two class periods covering updates to Minnesota’s Capitol Mall. This lesson (primary and secondary versions available) provides education about our State Capitol along with real-life information and a request to participate in a statewide survey about changes to the Capitol Mall - Minnesota's "Front Lawn." Minnesota's Capitol Mall belongs to everyone in the state. This lesson provides an opportunity for children and their families to learn about our Capitol and provide input by participating in a public process to make their voices heard.
Classroom Materials for Minnesota Educators
Classroom Materials for Minnesota Educators
Multilingual Capitol Mall Design Framework Fact Sheet
Multilingual Capitol Mall Design Framework Fact Sheet
Feedback from Hopkins 4th/5th grade teacher:
“This lesson was really awesome. They loved the quiz at the beginning and were eager to see if they could find out if their answers were correct as we moved though lesson. The vocabulary and homophones section brought up a lot of great conversation and cemented their understanding. The kids especially loved that they could give their feedback to help the project move forward. As you know we have the COMPASS program ( 2 of the students are in my class) and we have the accessible playground that was featured on the news last year, so our class is really attuned to accessibility. They loved that they could vote for a design that allowed their fellow classmates to access the fun things to do in the Mall. You could tell they felt really empowered and wanted to support their classmates. We also loved the Native American history; it was really interesting- and also standards-based. They were excited to go home and share the survey with their parents, so you should get lots of feedback. I will share this with my whole team. The lesson was super easy to follow and the script was great. I loved it and the kids loved it.”
Feedback from Hopkins 4th/5th grade teacher:
“This lesson was really awesome. They loved the quiz at the beginning and were eager to see if they could find out if their answers were correct as we moved though lesson. The vocabulary and homophones section brought up a lot of great conversation and cemented their understanding. The kids especially loved that they could give their feedback to help the project move forward. As you know we have the COMPASS program ( 2 of the students are in my class) and we have the accessible playground that was featured on the news last year, so our class is really attuned to accessibility. They loved that they could vote for a design that allowed their fellow classmates to access the fun things to do in the Mall. You could tell they felt really empowered and wanted to support their classmates. We also loved the Native American history; it was really interesting- and also standards-based. They were excited to go home and share the survey with their parents, so you should get lots of feedback. I will share this with my whole team. The lesson was super easy to follow and the script was great. I loved it and the kids loved it.”
Feedback from Hopkins 4th/5th grade teacher:
“This lesson was really awesome. They loved the quiz at the beginning and were eager to see if they could find out if their answers were correct as we moved though lesson. The vocabulary and homophones section brought up a lot of great conversation and cemented their understanding. The kids especially loved that they could give their feedback to help the project move forward. As you know we have the COMPASS program ( 2 of the students are in my class) and we have the accessible playground that was featured on the news last year, so our class is really attuned to accessibility. They loved that they could vote for a design that allowed their fellow classmates to access the fun things to do in the Mall. You could tell they felt really empowered and wanted to support their classmates. We also loved the Native American history; it was really interesting- and also standards-based. They were excited to go home and share the survey with their parents, so you should get lots of feedback. I will share this with my whole team. The lesson was super easy to follow and the script was great. I loved it and the kids loved it.”
Engagement
Engagement
Engagement
Share your ideas and input
Share your ideas and input
Share your ideas and input
Take Survey Two now to share your opinions and experiences of the Minnesota Capitol Mall.
Survey Two Closes 11:59 pm, April 15, 2024
Take Survey Two now to share your opinions and experiences of the Minnesota Capitol Mall.
Survey Two Closes 11:59 pm, April 15, 2024
Take Survey Two now to share your opinions and experiences of the Minnesota Capitol Mall.
Survey Two Closes 11:59 pm, April 15, 2024
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
