Urban Development our Passion
Lupe Development opened its doors in 1989 when urban flight was more prevalent than urban investment. Lucy & Steve Minn had a vision for urban revitalization and a passion for reviving the urban core. They understood that creative design and adaptive reuse of existing structures would catch on in the Twin Cities. Using exciting architecture and good planning, they brought innovation and excitement to the art of renovating older buildings. From this start grew an expanding portfolio of innovative rental communities, new ownership condominium and retail/mixed/light industrial use projects.

Now that urban living is once again a viable option for homeowners, the mission of Lupe Development remains a commitment to building great urban communities.


Building Blocks of Success

Experience.
Real Estate development is part art, part science, part finance and part patience. Projects typically take two or more years to evolve from concept to completion. In the urban core, challenges such as zoning regulation and brownfield clean-up can derail many good concepts. A developer must be adept at overcoming these challenges while keeping the project on budget. Often, breaking ground is a celebration of years of planning and preparation. At Lupe Development, our team has a unique blend of public and private sector experience that has yielded an enviable 15-year record of success.

	www.stonearchapartments.com provides an excellent example of redevelopment of a polluted site within the scope of a private/public partnership.

Quality.
New construction or renovation, Lupe Development builds with quality and durability at a variety of price points. Care and attention to the “guts” of a building make for a lasting home of value. We put extra time and money into our buildings that our buyers, renters and vendors always appreciate, some of which may not even be seen, but add comfort and livability to our projects. Energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems, top name appliances, high quality windows and entry doors, cement board behind our bathroom wet walls, detailed low voltage and data specifications and careful attention to sound isolation are just a few of the standards of Lupe Development.

Link to www.marcy-park.com to experience high quality within a university rental community.

Design.
Exciting and innovative architecture, engineering and design are hallmarks of our project work. We work with the top design firms in town to assure a high energy, cutting edge project. A Lupe Development project will feature big windows, high ceilings and a variety of non traditional flooring materials like concrete, recycled plastics, sustainable wood products and ceramics.

	At www.floursackflats.com immerse yourself in the best that modern and creative design can produce all within a high value platform.

Environment.
Environmentally responsible design is a cornerstone of our development philosophy. We subscribe to urban design practices that discourage sprawl and encourage reuse and reclamation of valuable city land. The selection of energy efficient lighting, mechanical and appliance components, energy audit design, and sustainable materials practice during construction help promote conservation, reuse, and efficient use of our limited natural resources.

www.madisonlofts.com is an inspiring example of innovative residential renovation of both existing land and an existing building with an industrial area. In fact, Madison Lofts won the Business Pages' award for best residential renovation in its class in 2006.