Winter 2021-22 Hometown Messenger

SENIOR HOUSING Independent living facility approved for Canterbury

The Shakopee City Council recently approved plans for a 147-unit market rate independent living facility for those over age 55. The project, located at Canterbury Commons, is being developed by an affiliate of T.E. Miller Development of Eden Prairie, which was founded 18 years ago to develop and manage exceptional properties. The development will include pickleball courts, shuffleboard, outdoor and indoor fitness, a community garden and an outdoor grilling and dining area, along with underground parking. The development will be home to one bedroom units, one bedroom with den units and two

This rendering prepared by Tushie Montgomery Architects shows what the northeast corner of the building would look like.

bedroom units with a guest unit for visitors. The materials used in the building are similar to those used in Greystone’s headquarters and include stone, brick, burnished block, fiber cement panels and siding and metal panels. Construction will likely start in the spring. City staff and Canterbury are also working on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a possible entertainment district at Canterbury.

Creating a regional innovation 'Hub' in Shakopee

The City of Shakopee has been working for two years on developing plans and securing funding sources for a regional center for business support services serving residents and companies in the region. "The Hub: A Regional Innovation Center”will centralize resources and opportunities to provide a bridge for residents of Shakopee, Scott County and six neighboring counties by focusing on building diverse workforce pathways and opportunities for business startups and business retention. This facility is unique for the entire state because it combines higher education, high-bay labs, workforce development, entrepreneurial space, small business support and makers' space, which will include a commercial kitchen.

While the project will be located in Shakopee and Scott County, the intended user population extends to cities in neighboring Carver, Hennepin, Dakota, Rice, Le Sueur and Blue Earth counties. The city is already working with a group of 10 entrepreneurs who are providing input on the final building design, along with programming that will support small businesses. City staff has also been working with Minnesota State University for the past two years on potential programs that could be offered there, in person and remotely. The region does not currently have access to any post secondary education. Programs offered at The Hub will focus on regional needs for certificates and degree programs that

meet the requirements of employers while also providing support services for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The facility is also unique, since it will allow companies looking to make a foreign direct investment in Minnesota to open an office and test the market and explore manufacturing opportunities and partnerships. Shakopee is already home to a number of foreign-owned manufacturers, including Entrust and KEB America. The city is currently seeking funding from the Economic Development Administration and the State of Minnesota. For more Shakopee Development News, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/business development

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