Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus revitalization
Please note
From Jan. 26 to Feb. 16, 2026, 28th Street will be reduced to one lane near 10th Avenue. Patients and guests can continue to access the main entrances from the left lane of 28th Street. Entrances to the Purple Parking Ramp will be accessible during this work.
Valet parking & drop-off/pick-up
Convenient valet parking is available at the Main Hospital West Building entrance, Courage Kenny entrance (access from 28th Street, left lane) or at the Piper Building entrance (corner of 10th Avenue and 26th Street).
Parking
Park in the Purple Ramp by entering from Chicago Avenue or eastbound East 28th Street. The ramp lobby and skyway entrance is on Level 3. You may walk to the hospital campus or catch a free ride through the skyway via our electric cart service, available 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
We are making major improvements to the Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus so we can continue to provide safe, expert care for years to come. These updates not only help patients get the advanced care they need but also show our commitment to the south Minneapolis neighborhood we have called home since 1882. This work will:
- Strengthen our role as a top hospital known for advanced specialty care, while still being a trusted community hospital.
- Give patients better access to new and innovative treatments.
- Improve the quality of care and create a more comfortable, supportive and healing experience for every person who walks through our doors.
- Support positive growth in the Phillips neighborhood, helping make the community around us stronger and healthier.
- Meet global sustainability standards so our campus uses fewer resources, reduces pollution and creates a healthier environment for all.
The project includes a new surgical building and two new infrastructure buildings that help ensure our entire campus has the reliable services it needs for decades to come.
Read more about each new building below.
Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center
The Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center is helping shape the next era of patient care at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
The new 620,000-square-foot, 10-story building is the largest construction project in Allina Health's history. It will have 30 operating rooms designed to keep up with fast-changing medical technology, along with four floors of modern, private patient rooms built for comfort and safety. As Allina Health's first LEED-certified building, this center will meet international standards for saving energy and protecting the environment. This helps create a healthier experience for patients, visitors and Care Team Members.
Residents from the surrounding neighborhood are also helping build the new center. Through the Community Workforce Program, a partnership between Allina Health and our construction partner Mortenson, community members are gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry and helping make our campus even better.
The state-of-the-art facility will open in fall 2026.
See construction progress here:
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Purple Parking Ramp
Concept drawing of the Purple Parking Ramp at E. 28th St. and Chicago Ave. S. near the Midtown Greenway trail.
WHAT:
A transportation hub for more than 200,000 patients who come to Abbott Northwestern Hospital for care each year and Allina Health Care Team Members who commute by car, bus and bike. The Purple Parking Ramp:
- Includes charging stations for electric vehicles.
- Supports bike commuting with lockers, bike storage, showers and an entrance to the nearby Midtown Greenway trail.
- Enhances the appearance and vitality of Chicago Ave. and the sidewalk along the Midtown Greenway with new lighting, street-level office space for community organizations, and native plants that attract pollinators and filter stormwater.
- Reduces congestion by getting vehicles off neighborhood streets.
- Improves safety by relocating overhead power lines underground.
WHEN:
The project is complete.
SUSTAINABILITY:
- Located along the Metro Transit D Line, Metro Transit B Line and the Midtown Greenway trail, the Purple Parking Ramp supports a variety of ways for travelers to get to and from Abbott Northwestern Hospital. It's part of our initiative to reduce the use of single-occupancy vehicles.
- Cooperative Energy Futures built a community solar garden on the ramp roof. Community solar gardens enable area residents to subscribe to solar power and get a credit on their Xcel Energy bill. This community solar garden will generate approximately one megawatt of electricity. That is enough energy to power 150-180 homes in the neighborhood.
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With the help of a Mississippi Watershed Management Organization grant, we installed native, pollinator-friendly plants along the ramp’s expansive slope near the Midtown Greenway. The pollinator habitat includes plants selected for their bloom time, as well as their ability to thrive and prevent erosion. A host of vibrant pollinator plants—purple coneflower, Muskingum dogwood, rough blazing star, to name a few—now greets hospital patients and local residents. These plants:
- Reduce storm water while decreasing erosion.
- Support the lives of pollinators.
- Add to the vibrancy of the Midtown-Phillips neighborhood.
Learn more about sustainable landscaping and other environmental sustainability efforts at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Central Utility Plant (CUP)
Central Utility Plant at 26th Street and Chicago Avenue
WHAT:
Our new Central Utility Plant (CUP) enables us to replace 1950s-era energy and steam-producing equipment with modern technology that is cleaner, more dependable and energy-efficient. It provides heating, cooling, power and water for the entire Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus.
WHERE:
A new building at the corner of Chicago Ave. S. and E. 26th St.
WHEN:
This project is complete.
SUSTAINABILITY:
- We use steam to sterilize medical instruments and heat our buildings. The CUP generates steam for Abbott Northwestern Hospital, the Children’s Minnesota – Minneapolis campus and our neighbors. Sharing this resource creates an efficient local energy distribution district.
- In the event of a major power outage, the CUP's three new energy-efficient generators use less fuel than our old emergency generators.
- The CUP features rainwater-capture systems to reduce strain on the local stormwater system.
Learn more about environmental sustainability efforts at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Open communication is vital
We're committed to keeping you informed and gathering your feedback throughout our campus revitalization project.
For questions, concerns or ideas, call the Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus development phone line: 612-262-1010612-262-1010
Project website: Visit this page for information updates.
Community commitment
As we make improvements to Abbott Northwestern Hospital, our dedication to our neighbors and community is stronger than ever.
Environmental sustainability
Taking care of our environment is another important way Allina Health supports good health for our community.
News and other updates
Follow what neighbors, media and community partners are saying about the Abbott Northwestern Hospital revitalization project.