Shakopee Snapshot: Winter 2025

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

‘What’s going there?’ Elliana Estates development planned off Mystic Lake Drive We all want an answer to the burning question, “What’s going there?” when we learn about construction projects happening around the city. Here’s a rundown of some of the projects underway around town:

These renderings provide examples of the styles of homes that will be constructed in Elliana Estates.

ELLIANA ESTATES The City Council approved plans recently for Elliana Estates, a new sin gle-family home development near Mystic Lake Drive and Thrush Street. The area to be developed is just under 14 acres and will feature 31 homes with lots a minimum of 65-feet wide. Two cul-de-sacs will be constructed, as well, with north and south connections to the extension of Avon Lane. Access from Mystic Lake

Drive will be removed, and sidewalks will be built on the north side of both cul-de-sacs and on the east side of Avon Lane. Trails will also be constructed as part of the project, connecting each cul-de-sac to existing trails in the Valley Crest development to the north and to the trail along Mystic Lake Drive.

Shakopee Social District open Dec. 5–7 Sip and stroll for the last open weekend until May 2026

The Shakopee Social District wrapped up its inaugural season on Oct. 31, but it will be open for one more weekend of sipping and strolling from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 5-7. The Social District allows adults 21 and older to purchase alcoholic beverages from licensed, participating businesses and enjoy them outdoors within designated public areas. Shakopee’s district is divided into two non-contiguous sections: Down town and Canterbury Commons. The Downtown Section of the Social District includes the area bor dered by First Avenue, Spencer Street, Atwood Street, and the Second Street railroad tracks, including the Lewis Street parking lot. The Canterbury Commons Section includes the area bordered by Unbridled Avenue, Shenandoah Drive, Winner’s Circle Drive, and Can terbury Road. Retail establishments located in the district will have signage on their storefront indicating whether or not they allow outside beverages. Beverages must be served by licensed businesses in City-approved containers featuring the business name and the official Social District logo and must stay within the designated boundaries.

Both portions of the district are marked with clear signage, and there is an interactive map online at ShakopeeMN.gov/socialdistrict for a more granular view of the designated areas. Heading out to Holiday Fest for some seasonal shopping? Take advan tage of this final open weekend for 2025! The Social District will open again in May 2026.

The Shakopee Social District is open one final weekend of 2025, from Dec. 5–7.

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