Features

The Ellipse on Excelsior surrounds you with little luxuries, conveniences and special touches that are out of the ordinary.

Plaza

Building

Car

Sustainable Living

  • Sustainable Site:

    • Construction activity pollution prevention
    • Walk to shopping, entertainment and recreation
    • Great public transportation access
    • Bicycle storage
    • Light pollution reduction strategy
    • Water-efficient landscaping
  • Materials & Resources:

    • Construction waste management plan
    • Use of regional materials where possible
    • Use of materials with recycled content where possible
  • Indoor Environmental Quality

    • Indoor air quality management plan
    • Low-emitting materials
      • Adhesives & sealants
      • Paints & coatings
      • Carpet systems
    • Enhanced daylighting
    • Smoke-free building


Plaza

Exterior

  • Landscaped rooftop sundeck with gathering areas
  • Expansive outdoor plaza with seating, lighting and commissioned art
  • Retail shopping just off the plaza
  • Authentic materials—real brick, stone, metal and stucco
  • Park-level outdoor garden and BBQ area adjoining playground and public park
Car

Transportation

  • Bike share: Use your own power to get you where you're going with the convenient bike share program at The Ellipse.
  • Bus Line: A convenient transit stop sits right outside your door, with quick service to downtown Minneapolis and beyond.