Shakopee Snapshot: Fall 2025

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Sip and stroll in Shakopee’s new social district Social District opening in September

Shakopee’s Social District is opening in Sep tember for sipping and strolling through two of the community’s most bustling neighbor hoods: Downtown and Canterbury Commons. The Social District will allow adults 21 and older to purchase alcoholic beverages from licensed, participating businesses and enjoy them outdoors within designated public areas. The new district will provide community members with a unique way to support local businesses, enjoy community events, and make the most of our public spaces. Retail establishments located in the district will have signage on their storefront indicating whether or not they allow outside beverages. The Downtown Section of the Social District includes the area bordered by First Avenue, Spencer Street, Atwood Street, and the Sec ond Street railroad tracks, including the Lewis Street parking lot. The Canterbury Commons Section includes the area bordered by Unbridled Avenue, Shenan doah Drive, Winner’s Circle Drive, and Can terbury Road. Both areas will be marked with clear signage, and there is an interactive map online at Sha kopeeMN.gov/socialdistrict for a more gran ular view of the designated areas. After this inaugural opening, the Social Dis trict will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

between May 1 and October 31 each year, and during the first full weekend of Decem ber. Beverages must be served by licensed businesses in City-approved containers fea turing the business name and the official Social District logo and must stay within the designated boundaries. The City of Shakopee is committed to manag ing the district with safety and cleanliness in mind. A City-led maintenance and operations

plan will ensure the district is a safe, welcoming, and well-marked space for everyone to enjoy. For updates, maps, and licensing information, visit ShakopeeMN.gov/socialdistrict or con tact the City Clerk’s Office at 952-233-9300.

Visit ShakopeeMN.gov/socialdistrict to view an interactive map of the social district boundaries.

‘What’s going there?’ BLUFF VIEW DEVELOPMENT The City Council approved a final plat for Bluff View development, which will be located west of Zumbro Avenue and north of LaTour Ave nue (near the Shakopee Public Utilities water tower in the Windermere neighborhood). The first phase of the project will develop 132 lots on 47 acres. One requirement of

the development is that it must provide a minimum of 15% open space by way of landscaped areas or spaces available for public use. The City anticipates these open space areas will be located adjacent to the bluff, which has been identified as a future park and trail corridor.

Bluff View Final Plat

Want to keep up on what’s being built around Shakopee? Check out our interactive map of current developments, from parks and residential homes to retail and commercial developments. Visit ShakopeeMN.gov/currentdevelopment .

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Bluff View Final Plat

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