Cahill District Plan Kickoff Meeting Summary

On November 15, 2021, a community meeting was held to kickoff the Cahill District Plan process. Community Development Director, Cary Teague, provided an overview of the history of the area, as well as current land uses in the district. Economic Development Manager, Bill Neuendorf, presented the current economic value of this area, including information about the various businesses, age of the buildings, and the area’s tax capacity.

Attendees were seated at small tables with an aerial map of the area available to them. Each group spent some time discussing the aspects they like and don’t like about the Cahill District as it is today, as well as what the future Cahill District should look like and what should be prioritized. These topics were discussed as a large group, with each small group presenting their ideas. Many similarities came up between groups, including improving safety and connectivity, as well as enjoying the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail and current commercial establishments. There were many diverse ideas and thoughts that were shared and documented during this meeting that will be helpful in shaping the Cahill District Plan.

Attendees were encouraged to apply to serve on the Cahill District Plan Working Group as established by the City’s Advisory Planning Commission, which will work closely with the consultant hired by the City to develop the Cahill District Plan. The group will meet one to two times per month and will be comprised of up to eleven individuals. No prior experience is necessary, however, the Planning Commission hopes to have members with some knowledge or experience in planning, landscape architecture, development, and engineering and other related fields. The application deadline is December 10, 2021. The project is anticipated to last 12-15 months. Individuals can apply to serve on the Working Group and stay informed about the project by visiting Better Together Edina (bit.ly/BTECahill)