50th & France

50th & France is a commercial district located in the area of West 50th Street and France Avenue South in the cities of Edina and Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

[1][2] In 2007, a mid-rise condominium building, with units going for well over $1 million, was built on the southwest corner of the intersection.

Construction on a $79 million mixed-use development that included luxury apartments in 2018-2019 may have resulted in the loss of some businesses but new businesses opened to replace many of the closed retail establishment.

[3][2] The potential redevelopment of a city of Edina parking lot in 2019 raised concerns from business owners concerned about the loss of parking reducing visitors to the area.

The wealthier demographics of Edina and southwest Minneapolis were noted as potential reasons for the success of the district.