Bandana Square hotel turns into overnight shelter

Project Home’s shelter for families will soon move into its new home – the former Best Western Plus Como Park Hotel at Bandana Square. The last of three community meetings to discuss the project was held May 13, 2025 at Hamline Church United Methodist.

Interfaith Action announced the building purchase earlier this spring, for $7.2 million. Pacific Lodging LLC was the previous owner. Part of the purchase was covered through federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars allocated by the state.

The building, originally part of a large Northern Pacific railroad shops complex, will provide housing for almost 100 people. It will also be a site where meals are prepared, job coaching and other services are offered…

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