I recently began working with a relocation client who had read about Eden Praire in Money Magazine and was wondering if it was the really the best place to live. I explained to them that while Eden Prairie is a great suburb, there’s a lot of great suburbs throughout the Twin Cities to consider.
Their next question is which city I thought was the next “up and coming” place to live, and I said that at least in the suburbs of Minneapolis, I thought the clear winner was Brooklyn Park.
Many of you may wonder why I gave that answer. Well, let’s review what’s changed & changing in Brooklyn Park:
- Highway 610 opened with great access to employment centers across the northern suburbs.
- Once 610 is extended to I-94 and Highway 169 is upgraded through The Devil’s Triangle, Brooklyn Park will have even greater access.
- Target’s announced $2 billion expansion at the intersections of 169 and 610 will provide up to 15,000 jobs, shopping, and housing to what is currently farm fields.
- Substantial amounts of retail and housing have and are being built in the areas just north and south of 610.
- Much of our local residents don’t know about “the new Brooklyn Park” and are only familiar with the much older part of the city. As development continues, perceptions will change.
- Based off of my experience, homeowners save $30,000 or more off of a comparable home in Maple Grove by buying in the newer developments in Brooklyn Park.
When relocating, it’s always a good idea to go beyond the news articles and do your own investigation on what communities might be the best fit for your specific needs.
