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Living in the Penn American District, Bloomington
Where Penn American is
The Penn American District is in Bloomington near the I-494 and I-35W interchange, which the city notes is being rebuilt. The City of Bloomington describes it as the area along American Boulevard, mostly between Penn Avenue and I-35W. The city adopted the Penn American District Plan in 2014 and expects redevelopment there over the next couple of decades.
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Homes in Penn American
New homes here are in mixed-use and apartment buildings. The city says Phase 1 of the Penn American development opened in September 2012 with 234 rental units in three buildings and more than 14,000 square feet of retail. Phase 3, The District Apartments at the southwest corner of Knox Avenue and American Boulevard, has 248 units in two buildings, with studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The city's housing plan lists Penn-American as one of three districts where most of Bloomington's new multi-family homes have gone since 2000.
Parks and places nearby
Phase 2 of the development added a five-story building on Penn Avenue with retail space, a restaurant and a 108-room extended-stay hotel. The city's district page does not name a park inside the district. For a specific address, we use the city's park locations list to show you the nearest parks and trails.
Getting around and schools
The METRO Orange Line, a bus rapid transit line on I-35W, has a Knox Ave and American Blvd Station, according to Metro Transit's stop list. Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development has named the district a Transit Improvement Area. For schools, Bloomington Public Schools is the city's main district, and its Find Your School tool shows the school for each address.
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Where these Penn American facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Bloomington: Development Districts, City of Bloomington: Penn American District, City of Bloomington Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Housing chapter, Metro Transit NexTrip: METRO Orange Line stops, Bloomington Public Schools: Find Your School, City of Bloomington Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Community Facilities chapter, City of Bloomington: Park Locations, Hennepin County property information search, FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Penn American District?
It is in Bloomington along American Boulevard, mostly between Penn Avenue and I-35W.
What kinds of homes are in the Penn American District?
The city lists rental apartment buildings from the district's development phases, including 234 units in Phase 1 and 248 units at The District Apartments.
Is there a park in the Penn American District?
The city's district page does not name one. We use the city's park locations list to find the closest park for an address.
Which school district serves the Penn American District?
Bloomington Public Schools is the city's main district. Check the school for that address with the district's Find Your School tool.
How do I check flood zones and taxes near Penn and American?
Enter the Penn American address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. For taxes and assessed value, use Hennepin County's property information search.
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