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I live in Minneapolis and there's often commercial property in residential areas that was built before modern zoning. I think this is fairly common. But these c

I live in Minneapolis and there's often commercial property in residential areas that was built before modern zoning. I think this is fairly common. But these commercial properties seem poorly used. Maybe some turn into studios, some storage, some vacant. It's uncommon that they are retail, though maybe it's infeasible to get them permitted for many retail functions (partly due to regulation, partly due to zoning since renovations are limited). But really it just doesn't feel like the demand is there.

chestnuttrees 5y ago
Think about e.g. 46th + Grand or 38th + Nicollet though? Small commercial corridors within residential areas can become the heart of the neighborhood. I agree re: retail though, in my experience there and elsewhere it’s groceries + restaurants/cafes that drive the neighborhood commercial engine, and if there’s enough then you can see traditional retail. (Not an urbanist just a human).