Element worked with Springboard for the Arts, a dynamic, community-based organization in locating and purchasing a building in St. Paul's Frogtown through careful site selection, feasibility analysis, and real estate development strategy. By coordinating due diligence efforts including selection process for architect, environmental testing, and creating a sources and uses budget, Element worked with this visionary client who saw the possibilities of a vacant car dealership elevates this arts organization headquarters into a vibrant community asset.
What was once a vacant used car building/site was transformed into an office/gallery space for Springboard with a stunning addition by 4RM+ULA and Flannery Construction, complete with a rooftop and redesigned landscape for community gathering spaces. Element's core values of vision, creativity, and drive aligned to exemplify Springboard for the Arts' mission to cultivate vibrant communities by connecting artists with the skills, information, and services they need to make a living and a life.