Community
Lowell Curve is located near the intersection of Logan Avenue North and Willow Avenue North in the Jordan Neighborhood of North Minneapolis.
- CVS Pharmacy
- North Point Wellness Center
- NEW (U of M Extension Services)
- Minneapolis Urban League
- YMCA
- Federal Credit Union
- Bean Scene Coffee Shop
- Cub Foods
- Police Station - 4th Precinct
History of the Site
The Lowell Curve site was previously occupied by the Lowell School, a north side landmark from 1887 until its demolition in 1975. The four-story building illustrated below provided a place for the education of generations of elementary school students. As recently built schools have required larger sites, this space became available for redevelopment as new homes.
Lowell Elementary School, 1887
AMENITIES
Parks and recreational facilities.
Jordan Park
The Jordan Park has been renovated. The renovations include new play equipment, a family picnic area, more shade trees, benches and picnic tables, renovated horseshoe pits, lowering the berms and improving the lighting. Amenities include baseball and softball fields, tot lot/playground, and a wading pool.
North Commons Park
Amenities at the site include baseball and softball fields, a biking path, basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey and ice rinks, a water park, football/soccer fields, a playground and picnic areas.
North Commons Recreation Center is conveniently located in the park. Programs include ceramics, open gym, computer lab and classes and special events for all ages. The center also has a variety of sports programs for youth ages 6-18.
Dining and Shopping
North Minneapolis, including the Jordan Neighborhood, offers a variety of dining options, such as Slice of Chicago Deli, El-Amina’s Fish House, Brookdale Shopping Center, featuring more than 75 stores, is just a short drive away.
About the Developer
Lowell Curve was sponsored by:
Project for Pride in Living, Inc.
City of Minneapolis
Minnesota Housing
Hennepin County
Metropolitan Council
Jordan Area Community Council
Franklin National Bank
Builder’s Outreach Foundation
The homes at Lowell Curve were developed by PPL in close partnership the city and the community.
The homes at Lowell Curve were built by AA Contracting, Inc., of Stillwater, MN, as general contractor for PPL, and Lake Country Builder’s of Excelsior, MN, as subcontractor for the Builder’s Outreach Foundation, general contractor for PPL.
The homes at Lowell Curve were designed by LHB Architects, Inc.
Community Partners:
PPL would like to thank all of our outstanding friends and partners in the community:
Jordan Area Community Council
Neighborhood Housing Services of Minneapolis
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
