Located at the epicenter of Woodbury’s dynamic mixed-use CityPlace development, CityPlace Medical provides a 50,607 SF Class A specialty medical center to patients living in the east metro and western Wisconsin. The building’s prominent location, surrounded by hotels, retail, restaurants and new housing, positions it as a medical destination in one of Minnesota’s fastest-growing suburban communities.
This multi-tenant outpatient medical building came into being when anchor tenant MNGI Digestive Health faced capacity issues at an existing clinic and approached Davis for a solution. As MNGI’s strategic real estate advisor, Davis conducted a comprehensive market assessment and identified Woodbury as the optimal market to target due to its strong demographics, growing population, and prime accessibility.
After MNGI determined that no existing space in this area provided the requisite square footage, access, and visibility they sought, Davis identified Woodbury’s CityPlace development as the ideal opportunity. Not only did this option provide a premier site in a thriving mixed-use community adjacent to the freeway, but also the most attractive cost structure (more favorable by over $500,000). There was just one challenge: MNGI needed the project complete in only eight months.
Meeting this aggressive timeline required Davis to begin construction with lease commitments in less than 40% of the available space. Through meticulously coordinated efforts between Davis and its trusted partners (Synergy Architecture Studio, Timco Construction, and the City of Woodbury), CityPlace Medical was delivered on time and on budget, proving that velocity doesn’t require compromise.
The finished product surrounds patients with natural light, warm wood tones and polished accents, creating a relaxing environment that makes guests feel right at home. The bold stone exterior and cascading glass curtain help the building stand out while complementing the surrounding mixed-use development. Designed to blend seamlessly with nearby hotels, retail and restaurants, CityPlace Medical features sharp linear lines, honed stone, and walls of glass that connect patients visually to the lush landscape outside.
Today, CityPlace Medical is the home of MNGI Digestive Health, Associated Eye Care and Skin Artisans Edina Plastic Surgery, further establishing itself as a major medical hub in the eastern Twin Cities. Its success also set the stage for the subsequent CityPlace II and CityPlace III developments, proving that strategic site selection, rapid execution, and quality design don’t just deliver one building—they create entire healthcare destinations.