Energy Park: 35 Years Later
The “Before” Picture From 1917 to 1979, the Koppers Company produced foundry coke and various by-products, such as coal tars and coal tar distillates, on 32 of the 200 acres now […]
Capital City Properties’ Equity on Ice
Equity on Ice We couldn’t be more excited to welcome both the Minnesota Wild and Hamline Pipers to TRIA Rink at Treasure Island Center. Because of their support, Treasure Island […]
Name That Entrance
Welcome to the Inside of Treasure Island Center! 400 Wabasha Street N | Saint Paul, MN This view is from inside Treasure Island Center, looking onto Wabasha Street. In just […]
Soccer Update: TIF and the Cost of Cleanup
Soccer Stadiums Do Not Qualify for TIF State statute prohibits the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for recreational facilities, including Minnesota United’s future soccer stadium. It does not exclude […]
TIF Financing Made Easy
What is TIF? TIF stands for Tax Increment Financing. It is an economic development tool frequently used by cities, counties and authorities (like the Saint Paul Port Authority) to encourage […]
What is the World’s Most Commonly Used Construction Material?
Cement: The powder substance used to make concrete. Why Does Concrete Matter? Concrete is practically everywhere. Our infrastructure relies on it. It’s found in our streets and highways, garages and […]
Port Authority Recognized for LEED Silver Project
Today, the Saint Paul Port Authority received a Sustainable Saint Paul Award in the Green Building New Construction category, for their work on the Saints Business Center. The property, located at the […]
Soccer Stadium One Step Closer to Reality
Capital City Properties Board of Directors Approves Irgens for Stadium Partnership The Capital City Properties (CCP) Board of Directors gave its approval on March 28, 2017 for the organization to move […]
Saint Paul Port Authority Board Approves Short-term Master Lease for Soccer Stadium Site
The Saint Paul Port Authority’s board of directors gave its approval today for the organization to get further involved with the Minnesota United Soccer Stadium redevelopment project. The Saint Paul […]