Oppidan Investment Company broke ground on Mill + Miss, a new workforce housing project in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The 121,000-square-foot, 132-unit market-rate rental development is the result of a unique public-private partnership designed to meet the area’s critical housing needs amid recent economic and job growth.
Mill + Miss is designed to meet the needs of today’s workforce while also enhancing the broader community with high-quality housing options.
Located near the Mississippi River and inspired by the region’s rich paper mill history, Mill + Miss will offer modern, amenitized apartment living for singles and families. The project includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with modern finishes, heated and detached garage parking, a fitness center, game room, coffee bar, outdoor patio and grill area, and walking paths. Residents will also benefit from private balconies, a package room, and two elevators—all designed to support an active and comfortable lifestyle.
Mill + Miss was made possible through the support of the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA), Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB), and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) through the State’s Workforce Development Program. These collaborative efforts allowed the project to move forward in a fully stabilized rental market, helping to alleviate a critical shortage of housing for the region’s expanding employment base, which includes major employers like Amazon, Yanmar Compact Equipment, L&M Fleet Supply, and Besa Hospitality Group.
