One of the most recently completed buildings to change the skyline of Minneapolis has been Skyscape Condominiums. This 27 story building is located right next to Grant Park Tower and the Ivy Hotel+Residences in Elliot Park, an urban neighborhood on the southeastern side of the city dotted with mostly historical brownstones. Skyscape is mixed-use which means there is a great commercial component on the first floor of the building. Currently there is a pan-asian restaurant called Otho with another fine restaurant slated to commence build-out in the coming months.
To the residents that live in Skyscape, the main attraction has always been access to the city skyways and light rail transit that connects the city with the Mall of America and the Minneapolis Airport. Living only blocks away from jumping into the Skyway has made the urban commute enjoyable and now bearable for some during the Winter season!


It impressive to see how fast that side of downtown Minneapolis has grown for residential living. I’m curious how long it will take retail, including grocery stores, to catch up.