Events are typically scheduled September through June and include educational programs, tours, and networking.
We encourage members to invite guests to our programs.
Upcoming LAI MN Events
May 27th, 2026
Northern Stacks Redevelopment: Strategic Insights on History, Grit and Growth
Date: Wednesday, May 27th
Location: LKQ at Northern Stacks (60 51st Way NE Fridley, MN 55421)
Agenda:
3:30 PM Registration
4:00 PM Program Begins
Social Hour at Forgotten Star Brewery (On-site)
Program Overview
Be a part of our event on May 27th as Paul Hyde, founder and CEO of Hyde Development, and his team provide a compelling update on this 122-acre award-winning expansive industrial park comprising eight buildings and over 1.8 million square feet of space.
Northern Stacks is the Twin Cities’ largest active in-fill commercial redevelopment. What began in 1940 as Northern Pump Company was retooled to support WWII efforts and ultimately revitalized into a state-of-the-art industrial campus.
Program highlights include:
- Lasting impacts of largest brownfield redevelopment within 494/694 loop
- Enduring economic revitalization connected with Northern Stacks
- Ongoing benefits of sustainable design
- Creative community engagement and outreach
About the Speaker:
Paul Hyde is the Founder and CEO of Hyde Development, a family-owned commercial real estate firm focused on Class-A industrial, logistics, and distribution developments across the Midwest and Mountain States. With over 30 years of experience in development, acquisitions, capital structuring, and public-private partnerships, Paul is known for transforming underutilized land and brownfield sites into high-performing industrial campuses that create jobs and drive economic growth.
Past Minnesota Chapter Events
2025
Sep. 9th| LAI MN Chapter Annual Meeting
Nov. 20th | Sacred Settlements: How to Build Full Community
2026
March 19th| Navigating Urban Life: An Interactive Discussion on Daily Mobility
Keynote Speaker: Karla Henderson, President and CEO of Project for Pride in Living
Hosted at the A-Mill Artist Lofts, The Annual Meeting marked this year’s induction of new members and the election of board members. During her keynote presentation, Karla Henderson, President and CEO of Project for Pride in Living (PPL), shared her wealth of experience in community equity and urban planning. LAI MN presented the annual speaker honorarium donation to PPL’s RE-Seed Program which aims to empower a new generation of developers, particularly those historically excluded from real estate ownership, to manage and own small-scale affordable housing.
Guest Speaker: Gabrielle Clowdus, Founder and Visionary for Settled
Attendees had the unique opportunity to hear from Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus, the founder and visionary behind Settled, a Minnesota nonprofit leading the charge in creating “Sacred Settlements’ and tour the Settled Demonstration Site in Woodland Hills, Maplewood. These innovative tiny home communities, built on church-owned land, aim to combat chronic homelessness through intentional relationships and a supportive community environment.