Highland Bridge – Nellie Francis Court

2285 Hillcrest Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Project Type: New Construction

DETAILS:

Project Stage: Closeout

Size: 75 affordable rental units

Completion Date: 2024

Developer: Project for Pride in Living (Minneapolis)

Project Cost: $24 million

Funding Sources: 4% HTC / TIF / First Mortgage

Landon Group role: Construction management and draws, closeout

Part of the overall Highland Bridge project, located in Saint Paul on the site of the former Ford Motors assembly plant, Nellie Francis Court is a newly built, 75-unit affordable building. With its unit mix of studios, one-, and two-bedroom units, Nellie Francis Court serves households with incomes at or below 50-60% Area Median Income.

Opening in December 2024, Nellie Francis Court is helping the City of Saint Paul realize its goals for the Highland Bridge site regarding housing affordability, density, and vibrancy.