Edina's Promenade trail system

Edina’s Promenade. In 2007, the City commissioned a study to imagine how the public green space extending north and east from Centennial Lakes Park could be transformed into a dual use trail system with landscaping, streetscaping and public art. This was the foundation for the Edina Promenade system. That study also recommended a bridge over France Avenue to connect the Cornelia neighborhood to the Centennial Lakes Park. At the time with no changes anticipated to the private properties, the bridge idea was not able to be delivered.

Much has changed in this area since 2007. The Nine Mile Creek bike trail was completed. The Promenade was transformed into a linear park with dual trail systems, public art and water features. The 1970’s era Byerly’s site was subdivided with new sidewalks and driving lanes and transformed into the modern Lunds & Byerly’s and 71 France apartment complex. The 1970’s era Dayton's Furniture Gallery (now Macy’s) is under contract to be redeveloped as well. These changes warrant reconsideration for extended pedestrian routes to connect the neighborhoods on both sides of France Avenue.