Business Districts and the Downtown Project - Buffalo Minnesota

Buffalo, Minnesota is a mix of small community charm and suburban amenities, with a lakeside, pedestrian-friendly core downtown complimented by the beautiful lakeside walk to Sturges Park. Residents and visitors enjoy the availability of large retailers along the Highway 55 and Highway 25 corridors, as well as top notch medical facilities and school systems located in the community. Buffalo is located about 30 minutes from both the Twin Cities and St. Cloud metropolitan areas, with easy access via the state highway system. With a population of roughly 16,000, Buffalo is becoming a destination for establishing a business and having an active personal life.
Buffalo has invested and is built to meet new and expanding business infrastructure needs. With City-owned and operated symmetrical fiber, electricity, water and sewer, Buffalo offers quality and convenient services to its businesses and residents. With many tools, resources and financial options available, the city staff is dedicated to help businesses relocate or build new in this ever growing community.
Business Districts Overview
Buffalo offers extensive business options within the city, each accommodating to a variety of business needs. The most northern district in the city is the Wright County North Campus. Government services provided by Wright County are housed and many are headquartered here.
The North 25 Medical District houses several healthcare related facilities including a hospital, clinics and specialty offices for doctors, dentists and chiropractors.
The Commercial Corridor resides at the intersection of Highway 55 and Highway 25. This district provides a variety of retail and dinning amenities along with room and opportunity for growth.
The Depot District provides a modern mix of retail and dining businesses, offering easy access on and off Highway 55, and only a few blocks from the downtown district.
The Crossroads business district offers diversity and growth for many different business models. Located north of town on Willems Way, this district is home to the community’s newest medical office, the Crossroads Campus Mall and several dinning and retail businesses.
The 55 Center business district is made up of businesses located on the community’s busiest highway. This district provides an assortment of retail, dining and specialty services.
The Industrial and Business Campus district contains the city’s main industrial park, Centennial. This park along with the Business Campus area, headquarters many successful businesses in manufacturing and other nation-wide services.
The 55 East business district is a combination of retail and government services. Located near Highway 55 is Menards, Kwik Trip, Treuman Welters, the municipal airport along with other city facilities.
Downtown District and the Development Project
Located at the heart of the Buffalo community and nestle against Buffalo Lake, is the Downtown Lakeside Central business district. This area is an eclectic mix of small businesses including retail, dining, art, the public library and other family entertainment. With cobble stone walkways from the streets along the lake and to Sturges Park, businesses enjoy the community and intimate feel.
With the investment into a large block of property downtown, the City of Buffalo has a redevelopment plan to bring new and serviceable ideas to the community.
The city of Buffalo offers many amenities for businesses and an active personal lifestyle. With a popular downtown retail atmosphere, surrounded by a strong medical, industrial and commercial network, Buffalo will continue to grow and be an exciting place for business and recreation.
If you are interested in learning more about the business resources and properties available in Buffalo, Minnesota, please contact the city for more information. [phone] | www.ci.buffalo.mn.us