The Granary District is an industrial district in transition. Many of its older warehouses are being repurposed for office, retail, and restaurants. Several new housing developments have created new activities within the neighborhood, as well. The Fleet Block’s redevelopment is an opportunity to introduce a mix of public and private uses to continue this positive community growth.

The City’s plan is to divide the property into mixed-use development parcels and open space, with midblock streets and walkways in between. The mixed-use development parcels will be made available through a competitive bidding process for development, overseen by the City’s Department of Community and Neighborhoods (CAN), and one three-acre parcel – the largest –will be developed as public open space on the southeastern portion of the block, overseen by the City’s Public Lands Department.

The process of redevelopment has begun already, with the 2023 rezoning (changing the land use) of the Block’s properties. The next step is attracting experienced development teams who understand the complexity and importance of this community site. We anticipate having development partners in place by fall 2025.