Davis’ development of the MHealth Fairview Clinics & Specialty Center (formerly known as HealthEast Clinic & Specialty Center) in Maplewood, MN exemplifies responsive, demand-driven healthcare real estate practices. Located on Hazelwood Street adjacent to MHealth Fairview St. John’s Hospital, this medical outpatient building is the result of careful planning, adaptive development, and a commitment to creating healthcare infrastructure that fundamentally improves how communities access care.
The project began when HealthEast sought to consolidate clinics that had been spread across its vast hospital campus and multiple nearby medical buildings, challenging Davis to deliver a solution that elevated both operational efficiencies and the patient experience.
Originally envisioned as an 80,000-square-foot building, the project expanded twice during construction—first to 120,000 square feet and ultimately to 148,000 square feet—to accommodate growing demand for tenancy. Executing these expansions presented significant obstacles but Davis was up for the challenge.
Davis negotiated a lease framework that provided HealthEast with flexibility to add space on the same terms and conditions as its original commitment. Then, when HealthEast sought to expand its space shortly after construction commenced, Davis coordinated with HealthEast’s finance team to restructure the lease in a manner that ensured the total space commitment qualified as an operating lease rather than a capital lease.
Expanding the building footprint twice while it was under construction required Davis to secure approvals from the Maplewood Planning Commission and City Council on two separate occasions, all while ensuring HealthEast’s 122,000 square feet of tenant space opened on schedule. The final 26,000 square feet remained unleased during construction, but the Davis brokerage team quickly brought the building to 100% occupancy by targeting specialty groups that complemented the existing service mix—a remarkable achievement reflecting exceptional collaboration across Davis’ development, brokerage, design and construction teams.
In order to create an environment that thoughtfully balances functionality with comfort and feels both efficient and inviting from the moment patients arrive, Davis installed expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings to flood the building with natural light. The building is further outfitted with modern finishes, clean architectural lines and cozy seating spaces to exude a calm, comforting energy throughout the space. High-end amenities such as a player piano and crackling fireplace accentuate this vibe further, signaling Davis’ proclivity to provide elevated healthcare experiences crafted with intention.
Today, post HealthEast-Fairview merger, the MHealth Fairview Clinics & Specialty Center serves as a conveniently located community medical center providing specialty and primary services under one roof. Patients can complete diagnostic testing or health screenings through onsite lab services and pick up prescriptions immediately at the Fairview pharmacy, eliminating the need for additional stops and allowing care to continue seamlessly beyond the exam room.
Perhaps most valuable is the clinic’s strategic location across the street from MHealth Fairview St. John’s Hospital. This proximity allows providers to seamlessly refer patients requiring specialty care or more intensive treatment, while maintaining a standalone off-campus location for routine procedures; a convenience that translates to optimal accessibility, heightened exposure and an organically growing patient base.
Through close collaboration with HealthEast and responsive decision-making at every stage—from the unprecedented expansions during construction to the careful balance of functionality and patient experience—Davis delivered more than a building. The result is a healthcare destination that demonstrates what’s possible when real estate evolves with community needs, setting a new standard for suburban healthcare delivery while continuing to serve providers and patients effectively years after opening day.