WELCOME
Once a lightbulb factory and former home to Minneapolis Public Schools, the Highlight Center has been transformed into a modern multi-tenant campus, offering creative office space and destination retail opportunities. Proudly owned and professionally managed by Hillcrest Development, LLLP, this unique property blends industrial character with contemporary design.
The Highlight Center building is
170,000
SF
Flexible, customizable spaces ranging from
500 - 52,000 RSF
IDEAL USES
Commercial Studio
Destination Retail
Creative Office
Restaurant
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BUILDING AMENITIES
Highlight Center offers a range of thoughtfully designed amenities to support employee comfort, company convenience and connection with the community.
Abundant free parking
Conference rooms
Indoor & outdoor bike storage
Locker room with showers
A pet-friendly building
Common space landscaped plaza with benches
On-site café & ice cream shop
Private entrances for mulitple suites
DESIGN FEATURES
Blending historic character with modern functionality, Highlight Center offers a distinctive aesthetic that is both authentic and contemporary. Natural textures, open layouts and abundant light create an inspiring environment ideal for creative, collaborative work.
Exposed brick & timber
Hardwood & polished concrete floors
High industrial ceilings
Open floor plans
Large windows provide great natural light
Original wood posts and beams
ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS
Sustainability is woven into every aspect of Highlight Center, with thoughtful systems and features that reduce environmental impact, from energy efficiency to
eco-conscious landscaping.
Electric vehicle charging stations
Recycling and organics waste program and
collection
Efficient lighting and water fixtures
Solar array in place and generating electricity
Pollinator-friendly landscaping
Stormwater retention and clarification system in
place including a green roof
1913
For over a century, the building at 807 Broadway Street NE helped illuminate Northeast Minneapolis —first as a light bulb factory and then as the headquarters for the Minneapolis Public Schools.
2014
Hillcrest Development, LLLP first purchased this property in July 2014 and completed remediation, renovated and leased more than 75% of the space by the end of 2015.
In 2017, NAIOP Minnesota recognized Highlight Center with its Award of Excellence for Repositioned / Renovated Tenant Improvement.
2017
TENANTS
The tenants of Highlight Center reflect the energy and creativity of Northeast Minneapolis, from local innovators to national brands.
