Topic Talks

Noon, 1:00 & 2:00 p.m.
Guided Walking Tours of ChromaZone 

Meet near the entrance of The Mason Apartments at 2424 W. Territorial Rd, St Paul

Take a 30-minute walking tour of 10+ outdoor murals near University and Raymond Ave created for the Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival in Saint Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone. Three (3) guided tours will be given on Saturday at 12:00 Noon, 1:00, and 2 p.m. Learn about the artists and their stories, local creative businesses, and how public art fosters beauty, safety, well-being, and belonging in a growing creative district.

Presented by Angela Casselton, Executive Director, Creative Enterprise Zone

1:00 PM
Saint Paul’s New zoning to support more housing opportunities

at 1158 Hague, St Paul

Did you know? City of Saint Paul zoning now allows two to five homes on most residential lots, with the potential for six by providing affordable housing, units with three or more bedrooms, or retaining existing housing.  Why add a housing unit to your property? How might you do this? Come learn about  informational resources to get you started.

Presented by Emma Brown, Senior City Planner, City of Saint Paul

3:30 PM
Under Foot: Today's Flooring Options Q & A

at 6301 Wentworth Ave S, Richfield

Flooring is a major component to almost any remodel. Here's your chance to learn about new products on the market, improvements to solid standbys, and which ones fit your lifestyle and budget.

How do you decide which type of flooring is best for spaces in your home? Learn from a local expert about the wide range of options in today's market and how they might fit into your home's remodeling plans.

There's more than meets the eye in today's flooring materials that have greatly evolved. Meet Eric Carlson & Josh Loren from Bloomington Carpet One who will be doing a short presentation on what options are made now to impress followed by a Q & A, so you can get your own questions answered.

Presented by Eric Carlson & Josh Loren, Bloomington Carpet One

4:30 PM
How to Renovate a Classic MSP Period Home

at 120 W 36th St, Minneapolis

Björn Freudenthal is a Homeowner Advisor and VP at New Spaces Design-Build-Remodel, a qualifying builder and Certified Aging in Place specialist who loves good design. With over 20 years building and remodeling design of award-winning projects all over the Twin Cities, Freudenthal has also served in leadership roles with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Minnesota (NARI of MN). He speaks frequently on topics like remodeling design for all project types and ages of housing stocks, the remodeling process, and the importance of creating a master plan for your forever home. Join us for post-tour refreshments.

Presented by Björn Freudenthal of New Spaces Design-Build-Remodel