--- title: The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen description: The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen is a 57-unit age restricted cooperative in Maplewood, MN, offering scenic views of Lake Phalen. image: https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-95.jpg --- [![Kaas Wilson Architect](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/KW-logo-horz.jpg?width=200&height=50&name=KW-logo-horz.jpg "Kaas Wilson Architect")](https://www.kaaswilson.com) - [Home](https://kaaswilson.com) - [About Us](https://kaaswilson.com/about-us) - [About Us](https://kaaswilson.com/about-us) - [Our Culture](https://kaaswilson.com/culture) - [Our Team](https://kaaswilson.com/meet-the-team) - [Careers](https://kaaswilson.com/careers) - Locations - [Minneapolis, MN](https://kaaswilson.com) - [Charlotte, NC](https://kaaswilson.com/kwa-nc) - [Phoenix, AZ](https://kaaswilson.com/kwa-az) - [Portfolio](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) - [Project Profiles](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) - [Awards](https://kaaswilson.com/awards) - [News & Resources](https://kaaswilson.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://kaaswilson.com/contact-us) Contact Us - #### We're Located at: 1301 American Boulevard East Suite 100 Bloomington, Minnesota 55425 -   - #### Contact Us: 📩  [kwa@kaaswilson.com](mailto:kwa+info@kaaswilson.com) - 📞 612.879.6000 #### Follow Us On - - - #### The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen [Multi-family housing](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/tag/multi-family-housing) 19 Feb, 2026 [Minnesota](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/tag/minnesota) 19 Feb, 2026 The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen is a 57-unit age restricted cooperative in Maplewood, MN, offering scenic views of Lake Phalen.  #### PROJECT SUMMARY    The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen brings 57 senior homes to a two-acre site steps from Lake Phalen and more than 1,400 acres of regional parks in Maplewood. The land had formerly been a fill site layered full of broken glass and old concrete, with poor soil and a high water table. Working with our engineering and landscape partners, we cleaned up the site and reimagined it as a major trailhead, planting native, pollinating species and connecting walkways to local trails.   Residents have access to a wide variety of amenities including a shared a clubroom with catering kitchen and terrace, fitness studio, billiards, rooftop deck, guest suite, and a pet wash and park, with bike and kayak storage near the entrance.      | MAPLEWOOD, MN   | GRAMERCY DEVELOPMENT | | --- | --- | | 121,515 SQFT, 57 UNITS | 2025 |   ###### PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS - Community amenities include a rooftop and first level terrace with lake views, fitness studio, catering kitchen, clubroom, billiards, guest suite, shared garden space, underground heated parking, a car wash station, and bike/kayak storage.  - Unit mix includes two-bedrooms with two bathrooms and an optional den.  - Units include open concept floorplans with 9-foot ceilings, energy efficient windows, balconies/patios, walk-in closets in all primary bedrooms, in-unit laundry, ample storage, and more!   #### GALLERY   - All - Architecture - Test [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-95.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-95.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-107.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-107.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-108.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-108.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-77.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-77.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-115.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-115.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-96.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ACLP_SM_2024_0723-96.jpg) 10 PHOTOGRAPHY: Kory Kevin Photography [Back to Portfolio](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) ##### Search ![Line Break - Blog Sidebar](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png?width=60&height=10&name=Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png) ##### Popular Posts ![Line Break - Blog Sidebar](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png?width=60&height=10&name=Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/drone_25023_0026_D.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/the-wagner) ###### [The Wagner](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/the-wagner) The Wagner is an 180 unit, market rate... 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