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The Vision
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a long term vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. It reflects five months of working with community partners, government agencies and Minnesotans from across the state. The framework ensures that each project done on the Capitol Mall over the coming years is leading toward a greater vision.
View Full Framework & Legend
A Reimagined Mall
The stakeholders and community worked together to reimagine a Capitol Mall that has increased shade and human comfort. The renovated Upper Mall connects people to their Capitol, preserves key site lines, activates the space year-round and grows a more resilient urban canopy.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, created a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework which was adopted is attached to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, relied on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and understand the details that your input helped to shape.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (CMDF) is a long term vision for the future of Saint Paul’s Capitol Mall led by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB). It is the result of a planning process completed in 2024, which engaged community partners, government agencies, and Minnesotans from across the state to reimagine a Mall that suits their needs. It follows and reinforces the broader planning recommendations of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area.
Planning & Design Scales
The Proposed Capitol Mall Design Framework makes a Mall that is MORE WELCOMING FOR MORE MINNESOTANS. The Design Framework lays out a multi-phase implementation strategy and a series of design guideline recommendations to be used as a decision making tool moving forward.
Site Hydrology
The Santa Monica Airport has a relatively low flood risk compared to other surrounding areas to the east.
Flow to Santa Monica Bay
Flow to Ballona Creek
Flood Risk
low-high
On-site Today
A variety of different uses and building types occupy the site today. In addition to aviation uses, the site is home to retail, art, cultural, institutional, and office facilities.
Retail / Restaurant
Arts/Culture/Institutional
Aviation Use
Office
Scheduled to be Demolished
Other
Site Materials
The Santa Monica Airport is 80% covered by impervious surfaces which include buildings, concrete, runway, plazas, and paths.
Pervious Surface
20%
Lawn
Sports Field
Interim landscape
Semi-Pervious Surface
80%
Building
Concrete & Asphalt
Tarmac
Plaza & Pathways
Site Topography
With the exception of the steep bluff drop off on the west side, the site is characterized by a relatively gentle east to west slope, which enables a clear view of the bay from many points of the property.
0-3 degrees
3-5
5-8
8-15
15-33
>33
The Vision
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a long term vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. It reflects five months of working with community partners, government agencies and Minnesotans from across the state. The framework ensures that each project done on the Capitol Mall over the coming years is leading toward a greater vision.
View Full Framework & Legend
A Reimagined Mall
The stakeholders and community worked together to reimagine a Capitol Mall that has increased shade and human comfort. The renovated Upper Mall connects people to their Capitol, preserves key site lines, activates the space year-round and grows a more resilient urban canopy.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, created a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework which was adopted is attached to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, relied on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and understand the details that your input helped to shape.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (CMDF) is a long term vision for the future of Saint Paul’s Capitol Mall led by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB). It is the result of a planning process completed in 2024, which engaged community partners, government agencies, and Minnesotans from across the state to reimagine a Mall that suits their needs. It follows and reinforces the broader planning recommendations of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area.
Planning & Design Scales
The Proposed Capitol Mall Design Framework makes a Mall that is MORE WELCOMING FOR MORE MINNESOTANS. The Design Framework lays out a multi-phase implementation strategy and a series of design guideline recommendations to be used as a decision making tool moving forward.
Site Hydrology
The Santa Monica Airport has a relatively low flood risk compared to other surrounding areas to the east.
Flow to Santa Monica Bay
Flow to Ballona Creek
Flood Risk
low-high
On-site Today
A variety of different uses and building types occupy the site today. In addition to aviation uses, the site is home to retail, art, cultural, institutional, and office facilities.
Retail / Restaurant
Arts/Culture/Institutional
Aviation Use
Office
Scheduled to be Demolished
Other
Site Materials
The Santa Monica Airport is 80% covered by impervious surfaces which include buildings, concrete, runway, plazas, and paths.
Pervious Surface
20%
Lawn
Sports Field
Interim landscape
Semi-Pervious Surface
80%
Building
Concrete & Asphalt
Tarmac
Plaza & Pathways
Site Topography
With the exception of the steep bluff drop off on the west side, the site is characterized by a relatively gentle east to west slope, which enables a clear view of the bay from many points of the property.
0-3 degrees
3-5
5-8
8-15
15-33
>33
The Vision
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a long term vision for the future of the Capitol Mall. It reflects five months of working with community partners, government agencies and Minnesotans from across the state. The framework ensures that each project done on the Capitol Mall over the coming years is leading toward a greater vision.
View Full Framework & Legend
A Reimagined Mall
The stakeholders and community worked together to reimagine a Capitol Mall that has increased shade and human comfort. The renovated Upper Mall connects people to their Capitol, preserves key site lines, activates the space year-round and grows a more resilient urban canopy.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, created a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework which was adopted is attached to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, relied on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and understand the details that your input helped to shape.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (CMDF) is a long term vision for the future of Saint Paul’s Capitol Mall led by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB). It is the result of a planning process completed in 2024, which engaged community partners, government agencies, and Minnesotans from across the state to reimagine a Mall that suits their needs. It follows and reinforces the broader planning recommendations of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area.
Planning & Design Scales
The Proposed Capitol Mall Design Framework makes a Mall that is MORE WELCOMING FOR MORE MINNESOTANS. The Design Framework lays out a multi-phase implementation strategy and a series of design guideline recommendations to be used as a decision making tool moving forward.
Site Hydrology
The Santa Monica Airport has a relatively low flood risk compared to other surrounding areas to the east.
Flow to Santa Monica Bay
Flow to Ballona Creek
Flood Risk
low-high
On-site Today
A variety of different uses and building types occupy the site today. In addition to aviation uses, the site is home to retail, art, cultural, institutional, and office facilities.
Retail / Restaurant
Arts/Culture/Institutional
Aviation Use
Office
Scheduled to be Demolished
Other
Site Materials
The Santa Monica Airport is 80% covered by impervious surfaces which include buildings, concrete, runway, plazas, and paths.
Pervious Surface
20%
Lawn
Sports Field
Interim landscape
Semi-Pervious Surface
80%
Building
Concrete & Asphalt
Tarmac
Plaza & Pathways
Site Topography
With the exception of the steep bluff drop off on the west side, the site is characterized by a relatively gentle east to west slope, which enables a clear view of the bay from many points of the property.
0-3 degrees
3-5
5-8
8-15
15-33
>33
Capitol Mall Design Framework
A Reimagined Mall
Intent of the Project
Planning & Design Scales
Making the Mall More Welcoming
Capitol Mall Design Framework
A Reimagined Mall
Intent of the Project
Planning & Design Scales
Making the Mall More Welcoming
Capitol Mall Design Framework
A Reimagined Mall
Intent of the Project
Planning & Design Scales
Making the Mall More Welcoming
Framework Plan
Vision
Intent of the Project
Planning & Design Scales
Making the Mall More Welcoming
Framework Plan
Vision
Intent of the Project
Planning & Design Scales
Making the Mall More Welcoming
Framework Plan
Vision
Intent of the Project
Planning & Design Scales
Making the Mall More Welcoming
A Reimagined Mall
The stakeholders and community worked together to reimagine a Capitol Mall that has increased shade and human comfort. The renovated Upper Mall connects people to their Capitol, preserves key site lines, activates the space year-round and grows a more resilient urban canopy.
A Reimagined Mall
The stakeholders and community worked together to reimagine a Capitol Mall that has increased shade and human comfort. The renovated Upper Mall connects people to their Capitol, preserves key site lines, activates the space year-round and grows a more resilient urban canopy.
A Reimagined Mall
The stakeholders and community worked together to reimagine a Capitol Mall that has increased shade and human comfort. The renovated Upper Mall connects people to their Capitol, preserves key site lines, activates the space year-round and grows a more resilient urban canopy.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, created a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework which was adopted is attached to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, relied on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and understand the details that your input helped to shape.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, created a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework which was adopted is attached to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, relied on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and understand the details that your input helped to shape.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), with the help of Minnesotans, Saint Paul communities and local agencies, created a plan to better Connect, Preserve, Activate and Grow the Minnesota Capitol Mall. This process, called the Capitol Mall Design Framework which was adopted is attached to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, relied on the input of Minnesotans from across the state. This website is your hub to learn about the project and understand the details that your input helped to shape.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (CMDF) is a long term vision for the future of Saint Paul’s Capitol Mall led by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB). It is the result of a planning process completed in 2024, which engaged community partners, government agencies, and Minnesotans from across the state to reimagine a Mall that suits their needs. It follows and reinforces the broader planning recommendations of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (CMDF) is a long term vision for the future of Saint Paul’s Capitol Mall led by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB). It is the result of a planning process completed in 2024, which engaged community partners, government agencies, and Minnesotans from across the state to reimagine a Mall that suits their needs. It follows and reinforces the broader planning recommendations of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area.
Existing Conditions
The Capitol Mall Design Framework (CMDF) is a long term vision for the future of Saint Paul’s Capitol Mall led by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB). It is the result of a planning process completed in 2024, which engaged community partners, government agencies, and Minnesotans from across the state to reimagine a Mall that suits their needs. It follows and reinforces the broader planning recommendations of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area.
Planning & Design Scales
The Proposed Capitol Mall Design Framework makes a Mall that is MORE WELCOMING FOR MORE MINNESOTANS. The Design Framework lays out a multi-phase implementation strategy and a series of design guideline recommendations to be used as a decision making tool moving forward.
Planning & Design Scales
The Proposed Capitol Mall Design Framework makes a Mall that is MORE WELCOMING FOR MORE MINNESOTANS. The Design Framework lays out a multi-phase implementation strategy and a series of design guideline recommendations to be used as a decision making tool moving forward.
Planning & Design Scales
The Proposed Capitol Mall Design Framework makes a Mall that is MORE WELCOMING FOR MORE MINNESOTANS. The Design Framework lays out a multi-phase implementation strategy and a series of design guideline recommendations to be used as a decision making tool moving forward.
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Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Vision
A Community Commons
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Vision
A Community Commons
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Vision
A Community Commons
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Vision
A Community Commons
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Vision
A Community Commons
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Vision
A Community Commons
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Vision
A Community Commons
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision
Resilience + Remembrance
Conceptual rendering of the Commemorative Circle and ethnobotanic gardens looking east.
Lower Mall
The Framework looked to Indigenous plant communities to develop ethnobotanic landscapes that integrate stormwater management and resilience into the Mall. The site is made legible through interpretation and a comprehensive wayfinding program that addresses concerns of safety, access and user orientation.
Vision
A Community Commons
Conceptual rendering of the Community Commons (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) looking northeast.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The community and CAAPB united around a shared street on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as a catalytic project to create a multi-functional and welcoming community commons to the Capitol. This was identified as the #1 most important project.
Vision
A Place for Public Life
Conceptual rendering of John Ireland Blvd looking northeast towards the Capitol building.
John Ireland Boulevard
The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) placed heavy importance on maintaining critical viewsheds, of which John Ireland Boulevard is one. The newly reimagined space will continue to have visual and physical connections between the Capitol, the Saint Paul Cathedral and Minnesota History Center. It will become a space to host new and existing events under a double allée along a pedestrian promenade that will provide a continuous canopy of shade in summers. John Ireland Boulevard will be the platform for daily life.
Vision
A Node of Vitality
Conceptual rendering of the University and Rice Mobility Hub looking north along Rice Street.
University & Rice Mobility Hub
The mobility hub and a transformed Rice Street is a centerpiece of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vision for the Capitol Area, one that will transform Rice Street back into a more comfortable shared corridor of commerce and community activity.
Vision
A Vision for Connections
Conceptual rendering of Cass Gilbert Memorial Park looking southwest towards the Capitol and Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
Cass Gilbert Memorial Park & Capitol Area
The Capitol Mall Design Framework is a vision for the responsible use of limited resources to consistently strengthen the Capitol as the heart of Saint Paul and Minnesota for years to come. Visit the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board website to see the progress on implementation of Phase 1.
Vision