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Join us for a tour of Kyle Garden Square

Posted on: August 19th, 2025

Alliance invites you to join us for a hard hat tour of our newest building, Kyle Garden Square! Tour attendees will get a first look at the newly renovated building, scheduled to open in October, and learn about the services offered. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends and family who care about housing to the work at Alliance.

Tours will be offered the morning of Thursday, September 4th and the afternoon of Tuesday, September 9th. Hard hats will be provided and closed toed shoes are required (construction is close to completion but is still ongoing). Please note, most of the building is not yet fully accessible to those with mobility issues and the onsite elevator is not yet operational. So please plan on walking and taking stairs during the tour.

RSVP Here!

Tour Times

Thursday, September 4th

10 am – 11 am
11 am – 12 pm

Tuesday, September 9th

1 pm – 2 pm
2 pm – 3 pm

Please be sure to RSVP so we know how many hard hats to provide. Contact Craig Freeman at cfreeman@alliancehousinginc.org or 612-517-2323 with questions. We hope to see you there!

Sunday, June 8th – The Houses, History, & Hope tour is back!

Posted on: May 7th, 2025

Join us Sunday, June 8th from 1pm to 3pm for a meaningful afternoon learning about the stately homes around the Lake of the Isles and how Alliance Housing fits into the history of affordable housing in Minneapolis.

Led by Alliance Housing Board Chair Emeritus Ben Olk, all ticket sales go directly to supporting Alliance Housing!

Tickets are available for $60 and space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot before they sell out!

Learn more and get your ticket today!

Invite a Friend and Join Us for a Tour of Minnehaha Commons on Thursday, April 3rd

Posted on: March 7th, 2025

Join Alliance staff for a guided tour of Minnehaha Commons, one of our apartment buildings, and see firsthand how it provides affordable, accessible housing for older adults in Minneapolis.

Tours will be led by Alliance’s Director of Development, Craig Freeman, at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 3rd.

Staff from Property Solutions & Services, our onsite property management team, and Touchstone Mental Health, our onsite service provider, will also be available to answer questions and share insights about their work.

Located on Lake Street, Minnehaha Commons offers 44 units of supportive housing for adults aged 55 and older. This tour is a unique opportunity to learn about the critical role this building plays in providing stable housing for older adults, as well as how Alliance Housing creates affordable homes through strong community partnerships.

As Alliance continues to grow, we hope you’ll use this opportunity to introduce someone in your life to our work. If you know a neighbor, coworker, or friend who shares your love for neighbors or someone looking to take action in today’s political climate this tour is the perfect way to get them involved. Help us spread the word about our work and share how Alliance makes Minneapolis a better place to live!

Please contact Eva with any questions eschmidt@alliancehousinginc.org.

Kyle Garden Square Groundbreaking

Posted on: August 16th, 2024

When: Thursday, September 5, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Where: 700 Tenth Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415

What: Program at 4:30 p.m.; refreshments; self-guided tours

Please be our guest as we celebrate the groundbreaking of Kyle Garden Square, the transformation of a 1920s-era office building into 59 units of supportive housing for people exiting homelessness and earning very low incomes. Property residents will receive on-site supportive services from Alliance partner Touchstone Mental Health.

A brief walking tour will highlight the colorful history and evolution of the site, including its most recent use as a surgical training center for medical professionals. Join us to celebrate our partners in making this new housing resource in our community!

Questions? Please contact Jessie Hendel at 612-879-7633 or jhendel@alliancehousinginc.org