July 14, 2026

This community-created watercolor illustrates the historic natural features of the Bridal Veil subwatershed which drains into the Mississippi River. Created during the Earth Week Water Party held at Malcolm Yards in April 2025, the artwork illuminates the waterways that shaped this landscape before they disappeared underground because of urban development.

Community participants worked with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) Artist in Residence Sarah Nassif to watercolor features she identified through historical research, including Kasota Wetlands, Bridal Veil Creek and Falls, and the lake that once occupied the area now known as Langford Park. Today, water flows through a built environment of streets, stormwater pipes, and the innovative storm sewer infrastructure Towerside is known for. By painting its historic contours and waterways, participants explored how water continues to connect neighborhoods, ecosystems, and communities.

July 09, 2026

Thank you to all who came out for our annual meeting! You can find the slideshow detailing what was discussed, including project updates and community survey statistics, at the link below.

Annual Meeting Slide Deck - 07/09/2026 

June 17, 2026

Come to the 2026 Towerside Innovation District Annual Meeting!

When: Thursday, July 9th from 8:00-9:30am

Where: 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Court Building, 2550 University Ave W, Saint Paul 55114

Free breakfast included!

Agenda will be sent out to guests who RSVP prior to the meeting. Send RSVPs to staff@towersidemsp.org

June 10, 2026

Kim Havey named Executive Director 

We’re thrilled to welcome Kim W. Havey (he/him/his) as the new Executive Director of Towerside Innovation District. Kim brings more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, renewable energy, climate policy, and equitable urban development, and we are excited to celebrate the leadership, vision, and dedication he brings to Towerside as we look ahead to an inspiring new chapter.

April 26, 2024

Towerside adopted an Equity Framework that will serve as the foundation for delivering diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes within the organization, through our work, and as an influencer among our partners and peers.

December 16, 2021

UMN Masters of Urban and Regional Planning students held a community exhibit today to showcase 10 land use planning projects focused on reconsidering the notion of an innovation district.

September 30, 2020

Green 4th Street Enhancements Completed

June 30, 2020

Metropolitan Council awards $100,000 grant for District Stormwater Phase II