Minneapolis is home to an expansive skyway system that is 11 miles long and connects various downtown buildings within a full 80 city block area. It is known to be one of the largest indoor systems in the world. Several condominium and apartment complexes are skyway-connected as well, allowing residents to live, work, and shop downtown without having to leave the skyway system.
Gaviidae is within walking distance of the city’s most prominent sports, art, dining, and entertainment venues, most notably The Orpheum, Target Field, Target Center, US Bank Stadium, The Guthrie, Walker Art Center, and Orchestra Hall.
Located on Nicollet Mall, Nicollet Mall plays a vital role in Minneapolis’ competitive edge as a place that people want to live. Its renovation was central to the Minneapolis downtown council’s intersections: Downtown 2025 Plan and a vision for downtown as a more inviting place for families, workers, and tourists to live, work, play, and visit. The redesigned Nicollet Mall is expected to inject $105 million in new revenue, add nearly 3,000 jobs in downtown, and increase property values in the area by $57 million. As such, Nicollet Mall is more than just a street – it is the outside world’s window onto the state and the region, and the place where business owners and investors get their ?rst impression of Minnesota’s potential for growth.
Nicollet Mall has long been downtown’s core shopping and entertainment artery. It's comprehensive remodel has enhanced the experience for visitors, workers, and the area’s growing residential population. With motor vehicles restricted to buses and taxis, this mile-long, go-to pedestrian oasis is lined by bar and restaurant sidewalk seating, art, bountiful greenery, and many shopping options.
