Priority Development Areas

The City of Bloomington has identified a number of priorities for development. Developers seeking assistance or subsidy should review these priorities and incorporate them into their proposals as they are able. Addressing priorities does not guaranty the approval of assistance from the Port Authority or other City departments. 

General City Priorities

The following priorities were identified in Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together, the City's 5-year strategic plan. 

• A connected, welcoming community, where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued
• A healthy community, including environmental and human health 
• A community with equitable economic growth, including equitable job growth and diverse business ownership

Geographies and Neighborhoods

• Lyndale Retrofit Planning Area
• Neighborhood Commercial Nodes (Page 2.40 of Bloomington's Comp Plan)
• Bloomington's Opportunity Zone
• Existing industrial areas 
• Areas with District Plans
  • South Loop
  • Penn American
  • Normandale Lake
• Ongoing multi-phase developments
  • 98th and Lyndale
  • France and Old Shakopee

Types of Development

• Affordable Housing

Key Industries

• Semiconductor manufacturing - CHIPS Act
• Other high-tech Manufacturing - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED)
• Hospitality - Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Port-Owned Land

The Port Authority makes strategic land acquisitions future redevelopment. Contact the port directly to learn about currently available parcels.