Hamm's Brewery Redevelopment
Hamm's Brewery Redevelopment
Hamm's Brewery Redevelopment
Updates
Timeline
2004
City purchases shuttered Hamm's Brewery
In 2004, the HRA acquired the southern portion of the brewery to protect and expand Swede Hollow Park as well as provide new jobs and housing opportunities on the East Side in a reinvigorated brewery complex.
Oct, 18, 2021
City Releases RFP to redevelop Brewery
The City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority releases an RFP seeking proposals to develop the remaining city-owned portions of the Hamm's Brewery. The city's stated priorities for the proposals included restore in revitalizing the historic buildings, maximize housing and jobs for the community, and enhance neighborhood connectivity and access.
Jan, 11, 2023
City's HRA awards tentative developer status to JB Vang
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority officially awarded tentative developer status to JB Vang Partners, Inc. on January 11, 2023 following an extensive request for proposals (RFP) and review process. According the city's press release, "JB Vang is an experienced, Saint Paul-based developer of housing, commercial and historic rehab projects. Their proposal most closely aligned with the RFP review criteria and the vision of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to create an East Side anchor development."
January - March 2024
JB Vang Hosts Four Community Workshops to hear community priorities
JB Vang Partners invited the community to participate in important conversations to guide the future redevelopment of the Hamm’s Brewery complex. The four workshops built on previous work by the community that identified 52 value statements, and provided recommendations to the developer, JB Vang Partners, and City of Saint Paul.
Feb, 11, 2025
Councilmember hosts community update on Hamm's Brewery Development
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson hosted a community update on the Hamm's Brewery development with JB Vang and the City of Saint Paul's Department of Planning and Economic Development.