Uptown Area

Uptown is an eclectic, vibrant, constantly changing mix of shopping, working, entertainment and living experiences. More than 200 retail stores, large and small, thrive in Uptown, along with movie theatres, professional offices, restaurants, coffee shops and more than 15,000 residents.

Uptown hosts the nationally acclaimed Uptown Art Fair, which draws more than 450,000 artists and art lovers from across the nation. It also hosts other special events and promotions and is a favorite meeting place for thousands of Minnesotans and others who enjoy recreation on and near Minneapolis' city lakes.

Warner Properties has been active in the Uptown Association which was formed in 1975 as the Hennepin Lake Improvement Association by approximately ten Uptown businesses and property owners. Since than, it has grown to over 175 members. Today it is a nonprofit trade association, which promotes Uptown as a safe, prosperous, accessible, attractive, well-maintained and environmentally responsible commercial and residential area.

It also exists to improve the economic stability and vitality of Uptown and to celebrate and sustain its unique spirit and sense of community. The Association welcomes diversity of all kinds and advocates the greater benefit of the entire Uptown community. Any commercial interest within the geographic boundaries can become a member of the Uptown Association.