City Square West

Overview

City Square West is a project to redevelop the block to the west of City Square (on the opposite side of Hwy 41).

Chaska’s Downtown Master Plan identified City Square West as a catalyst site. Redeveloping this site would provide amenities that would create a positive economic impact for downtown.

Goals

• Create public gathering space and pedestrian connection in heart of Downtown Chaska
• Add economic value downtown through mix of residential, retail and paseo/plaza space
• Build paseo/plaza for community activities 
• Create visual connections with surrounding downtown blocks

Amenities

• Signature public outdoor plaza
• Mixed income housing
• Upgraded city streets around the project (Pine St, W 3rd St, W 4th St)
• Underground public parking facility
• Public restrooms and storage space to support public activities

Funding

It is a public-private partnership. Because this project would be a regional destination designed to attract visitors to Chaska, we have requested funding from the State Legislature. We received $5,425,000 in funding from the State Legislature in 2023, and we are asking for $7,825,000 in 2026.