Towerside Maintenance District

Turning a Shared Vision into Coordinated Action

Challenge
The Towerside Innovation District in Minneapolis brings together property owners, developers, public agencies, and community partners to steward a shared urban district. As the district matured, property owners and representatives needed clearer governance structures, stronger coordination across stakeholders, and a way to translate long-term district vision into practical operational decisions, ranging from maintenance and infrastructure to sustainability and public realm improvements- enter the Towerside Maintenance District.

Freya + Co Role

• Designed and facilitated board and stakeholder meetings to support collaborative decision-making

• Strengthened governance practices for the Towerside Maintenance District, including financial oversight and operational coordination

• Helped align property owners, district leaders, and service partners around shared priorities for the district

• Structured conversations that moved the group from discussion to concrete action on district operations and improvements

• Supported communication and coordination across partners to keep projects moving forward

Impact
Through structured facilitation, clear governance processes, and consistent coordination, Freya + Co helped Towerside partners translate a shared district vision into practical action. The work strengthened collaboration among property owners and district leaders, improved operational clarity, and supported steady progress on district initiatives.

Client Quote

“Liz brings thoughtful facilitation, organization, and strategic insight to complex collaborative projects. Her work has helped our district build the systems and relationships needed to move forward together.”
— Towerside Maintenance District Leadership