In September 2018 Union Congregational UCC embarked on a journey to put affordable housing on two thirds of our property.  At that time we were considering whether to sell, what to sell,  or if we should merge with Robbinsdale and Parkway churches. After many meetings and a lot of discernment about our history and mission in the community, we partnered with Project for Pride in Living (PPL) to have affordable housing built on the northern two thirds of our property. After two public meetings with residents were held, the size and design of the proposed building was reduced and was modified to a flat roof design. On June 3, 2020 a public hearing was a held with the planning board in Saint Louis Park. Plans were approved for a 3 story housing project consisting of 60 units to be built on the northern portion property presently occupied by a parking lot and the education wing of the church. Union Congregational UCC would retain the Sanctuary and Narthex portion of our building and would retain the property in southern section. 

Building affordable housing was  dependent on PPL obtaining funding from many sources. COVID-19 posed many problems with public and private business.offices, and departments closed down temporarily, were under staffed, or had sent resources  to deal with the pandemic.  During this time supplies and labor became scarce. This resulted in ever increasing construction costs requiring additional funding  and delays for the construction to begin. 

Despite all of these issues, sufficient funding was obtained and the sale of the church property where the housing development will stand was closed on October 18, 2022. Construction of Union Park Flats is scheduled for completion on or before December 31, 2024. Union Church will also finish rebuilding the area in the Narthex that will be demolished to make way for construction of the housing project. 

More information is available on the following pages of the website:

Housing Project

Union Project

Construction