Hillcrest and Planet Fitness Celebrate New Gym at 9th Street Center in Northeast Minneapolis

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN)  Hillcrest Development, alongside Planet Fitness and contractor Steiner Construction, celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the newest Planet Fitness in Northeast Minneapolis. The milestone kicked off a successful all-day grand opening, drawing community members eager to tour the facility, explore the state-of-the-art equipment and experience the gym’s welcoming environment.

The gym occupies a former industrial space where massive domes for stadiums were once fabricated, featuring soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout that makes working out inviting for all fitness levels. The 19,500-square-foot club includes rows of cardio machines, strength training equipment, free weights, a spacious circuit training area and the Black Card Spa with HydroMassage chairs and other relaxation amenities, all within Planet Fitness’s signature Judgement Free Zone®. The combination of expansive space, bright design and high ceilings makes this location uniquely suited to the neighborhood’s vibrant, creative energy.

“Northeast Minneapolis and the Marcy Holmes/University of Minnesota areas have had such great momentum and growth, but we saw a real need for accessible fitness in this part of the city,” said Alex Majkrzak, Vice President of Operations at Baseline Fitness, which manages more than 120 Planet Fitness locations, including 37 in Minnesota. “We’re excited to introduce Planet Fitness here and give the community an affordable, welcoming place to focus on health and wellness.”

The arrival of Planet Fitness continues Hillcrest Development’s long history of transforming 9th Street Center, a nine-building complex originally constructed between 1910 and the 1950s. Purchased by Hillcrest in the late 1990s when occupancy was below 50%, the property is now nearly fully leased and home to a dynamic mix of tenants, including Minneapolis Cider Co, MinnPost and CURiO (Thymes). Steiner Construction played a key role as the general contractor, helping convert the historic industrial space into a modern fitness hub.

“The arrival of Planet Fitness builds on the energy already happening at 9th Street Center,” said Scott M. Tankenoff, Managing Partner at Hillcrest. “Every new service adds to the neighborhood’s vitality, making it not just a place people want to visit, but a place they want to live, work and invest their future in.”

Planet Fitness at 9th Street Center is open and welcoming new members. Memberships start at $20/month. Book a tour or sign up today at planetfitness.com

For interviews with Hillcrest Development, LLLP or other members of the project team, please contact Ella Carlsson, Red Mood Marketing at 612.805.0572, ella@redmoodmktg.com.

About Hillcrest Development, LLLP

Hillcrest Development, LLLP is a third-generation company with a proven legacy in the redevelopment and ownership/management of commercial properties. Respected for its ability to transform complex, challenged and underutilized real estate, Hillcrest combines creativity and strategic vision with more than 77 years of problem-solving experience to deliver enduring value for clients, tenants and communities alike. In addition to 9th Street Center, Hillcrest also owns properties throughout the Twin Cities including Northeast Minneapolis’ Highlight Center and Highlight Towner, The Watkins Building in Uptown Minneapolis, Pentagon Park in Edina, Highway 8 Business Center in New Brighton and many more. For more information about Hillcrest Development, visit hillcrestdevelopment.com.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,762 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

For interviews with Hillcrest Development, LLLP or other members of the project team, please contact Ella Carlsson, Red Mood Marketing at 612.805.0572, ella@redmoodmktg.com.