Redevelopment Plans
The Rice Creek Commons planning documents lay out a vision for the site that takes advantage of its location, builds on its assets, and introduces an exciting mix of new development. The plan includes two documents -- the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and the TCAAP Regulating Plan. The City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan also includes important information related to Rice Creek Commons. These documents were created based on thorough public engagement over the course of many years. Overwhelmingly, the public emphasized the importance of creating identifiable neighborhoods, balanced green space, and walkable communities.
Rice Creek Commons will be a cohesive mix of residential and commercial neighborhoods surrounding a town center, a unique community where people can live, work and play. Taking into account land designated for trails and open space, Rice Creek Commons has approximately 320 acres of land planned for commercial and residential development.
The site will feature four new neighborhoods with a wide range of housing types, ensuring that Rice Creek Commons will be a place for people in all walks of life. The Hill, Creek, and Southwest neighborhoods will be primarily residential, offering a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and other housing options. The Town Center neighborhood will be the heart of Rice Creek Commons, offering a walkable retail center with housing, public space, and commercial uses.
The entire site will be interwoven with an internal network of parks and trails that will not only provide open space for all types of recreation, but also perform important environmental functions such as stormwater management and natural habitat restoration. The open space will connect into the larger regional system, providing future residents with access to miles of linked trails and making active living an easy choice.