Renderings courtesy of Kilbourne Group
With most of the Roberts Commons retail spaces set to open in Downtown Fargo this spring and summer, we wanted to give readers a look at what’s to come. From a candy-and-cookie dough shop to a boutique to an art gallery, there will be something for every downtowner to check out during a night (or day) on the town.
- 550-5,500 square footage range for retail spaces
- 450+ parking spaces
- 25,000 employees work within a one-mile radius of downtown
- 70+ amenity apartments
- 220+ bicycle stalls
- 95 neighborhood Walk Score
- 13,000 total square feet of retail and food/beverage space
- 16,000 residents live within a one-mile radius of downtown
Roberts Street Block
GRAB A BITE
Announcement coming soon!
655 2nd Ave. N
(SPACE AVAILABLE)
207 Roberts St.
~1,500 sq. ft.
Second Avenue Block
SIP SOME COFFEE
Young Blood Coffee Co.
623 2nd Ave. N
- Owners: Tim and Elisha Griffin
- What it is: A West Coast-inspired artisan coffee shop that offers brighter flavors, as well as teas, juices and hot chocolate.
- Previous location: NP Avenue in Downtown Fargo
- Expected opening date: April 2018
GRAB A QUICK LUNCH
Power Plate Meals
621 2nd Ave. N
- Owners: Seth and Haylee Houkom
- What it is: Healthy, convenient, ready-to-eat meals for the person on the go. The menu rotates every two weeks, so there’s always something new and fresh to try.
- Other locations: West and South Fargo; Grand Forks; Bismarck; Eagan, Minnesota
- Expected opening date: June 2018
(SPACE AVAILABLE)
Announcement coming soon!
615 2nd Ave. N
Roberts Alley
INDULGE
Scoop N Dough Candy Co.
206 Roberts Alley
- Owner: Josh Ulrich
- What it is: Sweets shop that will feature cookie dough, ice cream, caramel corn and old-fashioned candy for a first-of-its-kind downtown dessert option. The space will feature bar seating that faces directly into the alley, with the ability to open up the “garage door” for additional seating outside.
- Expected opening date: May 2018
- Why he’s excited about RoCO: “RoCo is something new for Fargo — having something like that downtown where people can park, eat, go shopping and check out an art gallery. I like the alley concept, and it’s a cool but small space that we can really take advantage of in the area. That was really what drew me to it. We looked at other spaces on Broadway; we looked at other spaces by West Acres; and we just felt like this is where the people are going to be.”
ENJOY THE ART
Ecce Gallery
208 Roberts Alley
- Owner: Mark Weiler
- What it is: Fine-art dealer that’s considered an exhibition focal point for local and regional artists. It serves as a springboard for emerging talent in the area and is a respected destination for established artists. Some featured artists: Bob Crowe, Meghan Duda, Dan Jones, Mike Marth, Kelli Nelson, Emma Beatrez, Andrew David Stark.
- Former locations: Broadway, Fourth Street in Downtown Fargo
- Expected opening date: April 2018 (opening reception: April 12, 7-9 p.m.)
SHOP TILL YOU DROP
Pink Luxe Boutique
214 Roberts Alley
- Owner: Erica Meech
- What it is: Mid-price-point boutique that offers simple, ready-to-wear fashion.
- Expected opening date: April 2018
- Why she’s excited about RoCo: “I was looking for (other) small, niche shops because that’s what people want nowadays is that mom-and-pop shop experience.”
A ROCO Timeline
Nov. ’15
Kilbourne Group is chosen from three local developers to develop an urban-scale, mixed-use building with a parking structure on Second Avenue North in Downtown Fargo.
June ’16
Phase I kicks off with the construction of a seven-story parking garage.
June ’17
Parking garage is completed.
April ’17
Construction begins on Phase II, the mixed-use building that will wrap the parking garage.
April ’18
Expected completion date for Phase II. Kilbourne Groups hands off to new retail tenants for individual fit-ups.
Roberts Commons
KilbourneGroup.com/Properties/RobertsCommons