PLANNING/NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
AUDUBON BUSINESS PARK The Audubon Business Park is in the process of constructing a new campus for The Bernard Group. The Bernard Group is an employee-owned company which currently operates with five locations spread throughout Chanhassen, Chaska, and Shakopee. This new location for The Bernard Group will consolidate their five locations down to a singular campus in Chanhassen. The company will occupy all 395,000 square feet of building space on the 30 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Audubon Road and Highway 5. The Bernard Group is a full-service strategic communications and branding firm with in-house concept development, manufacturing, and project management. They are a trusted partner to some of the most prestigious brands in the retail industry. CHANHASSEN CINEMA & HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT The Roers Companies received approval to redevelop the Chanhassen Cinema & Country Inn & Suites properties into a mixed-use development consisting of nearly 15,000 square feet of leasable commercial space, 310 market-rate apartments, and
over 400 structured parking stalls, some of which are available to the public as covered parking for people looking to patronize the future street-level businesses. The project will also include the addition of a sidewalk on the south side of West 78th Street between the Aldi grocery store and Market Boulevard. For more information on the project, visit the website: ChanhassenMN.gov/Projects.
CIVIC CAMPUS - PROJECT UPDATE On May 30, the city marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Civic Campus. This transformative project is now underway. The new Civic Campus promises to be a place where residents can gather, connect, and enjoy a variety of activities, truly embodying Chanhassen's commitment to being "a community for life." A New City Hall, Senior Center, and More: » »
revamped skate park
pickleball courts
» open space for the farmers' market and various events » winter ice skating » splash pad » new trees and landscaping These amenities will be completed in July 2026, and aim to provide entertainment and recreation options for all ages, foster a vibrant downtown, and encourage further private investment in Chanhassen. Addressing the Need for a New Facility: The current municipal building, constructed in 1981, no longer meets the needs of Chanhassen’s population. With significant deferred maintenance and operational inefficiencies, the existing City Hall has a Facility Condition Index of 0.326, a critical level according to industry standards. Needed repairs and updates included new furnaces, ventilation systems, windows, skylights, and more.
The project's first phase involves constructing a new two-story building at the site's southeast corner. This new building will feature a Senior Center, city offices, Council Chambers, meeting rooms, and open public spaces. Construction of the City Hall is expected to take one year. Upon its completion, the existing City Hall will be demolished in the summer/fall of 2025, making way for the development of the parks portion of the Civic Campus. Park Amenities to Enhance Community Life: » playground » performance stage » park building with indoor restrooms
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