MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwired - Aug 6, 2014) - Dominium, a leading affordable housing development and management company, announced today that online leasing is open for the historic Pillsbury A-Mill in northeast Minneapolis. Within one hour of opening the leasing website, over 60 percent of lofts were reserved. Some studio and one-bedroom lofts are still available; potential residents can visit www.a-millartistlofts.com to view photos and floor plans and select lofts, with a move-in date of either December 2014 or July 2015.
The $150 million adaptive reuse renovation, which provides much-needed affordable housing in the heart of Minneapolis, kicked off in the fall of 2013. The historic flour mill was transformed into affordable housing rental units for artists, with 251 artist lofts with shared work and studio spaces. Studios, one, two, three, and four bedrooms will be leased to those who meet artist and income requirements.
Designed for residents who are committed to a life in the arts, A-Mill Artist Lofts will have a wide variety of shared spaces for work and recreation, including:
- Galleries
- Performance and rehearsal space
- Studios for music, dance, painting, pottery and photography
- Multimedia studios
- Culinary kitchen
- Rooftop deck & clubhouse
- Community room
- Fitness center and yoga room
- Underground parking
- On-site storage lockers
Residents also will enjoy other loft amenities including:
- 10'-14' ceilings
- Washer and dryer in each loft
- Sealed concrete floors
- Solid surface counters
- Wi-Fi and cable ready
- Skylights and high ceilings
- Air conditioning
- Energy Star appliances & lighting
- Microwave and dishwasher
- USB outlets in bedrooms and kitchens
- Natural light and 8' solid core doors
- Large 32" or 42" modern tubs
- Track lighting in bedrooms
- Ceiling fans and roller screen blinds
- Hydrothermal heating & cooling
"Artists living at A-Mill Lofts enjoy amazing views and have a unique opportunity to live in a historic landmark with modern amenities, designed to help them refine their craft," said Brendt Rusten, senior vice president, asset management, Dominium.
Dominium is experienced in adapting historic buildings for artists, successfully renovating the Leather Trades building and Metropolitan in St. Louis, Missouri as well as the historic Schmidt Brewery in St. Paul, Minnesota and Buzza Lofts of Uptown in Minneapolis.
About Dominium
Founded in 1972, Dominium is a Minneapolis-based owner, developer, and manager of apartment communities nationwide. With more than 21,600 owned and/or managed units at 192 sites in 18 states, for over 40 years Dominium has been known for creative solutions to unique and challenging development projects, and management expertise. For more information visit www.dominiumapartments.com.
Contact Information:
Media Contact
Josie Warren
For Dominium
jwarren@tunheim.com
(952) 851-7227