Real Estate Services
We work to prevent creative displacement by increasing owner occupancy & community control.
Goals for real estate services include:
A model that protects and supports creatives at risk in a speculative real estate market and protects access to affordable industrial spaces.
Physical infrastructure and capital improvement of spaces and places in the Zone.
Cooperative community investment to build wealth, control, and security through ownership and fair and equitable practices.
A welcoming and inclusive community where ALL can #MakeItHere
Buildings in the Zone
Explore available office, warehouse and light industrial workspaces available for lease in the Zone.
Taproot Investment Cooperative (TIC)
Become part of the CEZ’s movement to protect affordable workspace for makers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses through investment in commercial real estate.
Neighborhood STAR Loans
Apply for low-interest loans, available for capital improvement projects by small businesses, nonprofit organizations and commercial property owners in the Zone.
FAQs
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CEZ is building capacity in order to acquire property to preserve the essential qualities and character of the Zone and increase access to grow the size and diversity of the existing creative cluster. We're focused on several paths to accomplish these goals:
1. Tax-deductible property donation from CEZ supporters seeking a legacy transition
2. Creation of a Real Estate Investment Cooperative composed of community members who are willing to accept a modest return on their investment in exchange for participation in mission-oriented acquisitions of existing contributing properties
3. Partnership with other developers on new construction or repositioning of buildings that are not currently home to creative entrepreneurs.
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Here are just a few ways you can help:
• Learn more about CEZ’s mission and vision, volunteer, and share ideas and resources at info@creativeenterprisezone.org
• Lend your expertise to our Real Estate or Public Space committees.
• Donate your time and resources to support our project initiatives and nonprofit organization.
• Connect us with community-oriented individuals and property owners exploring personal legacy and/or succession planning with positive community impact.
• Advocate for the CEZ — be a voice for support and investment with friends, family, community members, city and state officials, and funders. We can only do good community work with the support of our community!
• Join Taproot Investment Cooperative - a for-profit Real Estate Investment Cooperative (REIC) that allows individuals and tenants to invest in real estate for the benefit of their community
• Sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletters to keep up to date on our work and community.
• Make a gift. As a nonprofit, we are reliant on the generosity of individuals, businesses and philanthropic support to sustain our work and organization. Donate today!
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As our district grows (more than 47,000 jobs are based in the district and the residential population is one of the fastest growing in Saint Paul), we know there is a need for studios, offices, and light industrial space for creatives.
Begin your search by using our list of buildings with work spaces in the Zone.
Consider filling out our Rental Inquiry Form to let us know your specific creative space needs.
Contact us at info@creativeenterprisezone.org if we can make referrals or provide introductions to property owners and/or businesses in the area.
Watch for future CEZ Brokerage or tenant placement services (currently not available.) Check back for updates.
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