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Bailey Nurseries Selling 184 Acres for Mixed-Use Development
The family-owned plant supplier is collaborating with cities to redevelop its land for residential, retail, and business uses.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Bailey Nurseries, a family-run plant supplier founded in 1905, is selling 184 acres of its land in Woodbury, Minnesota to be redeveloped into a mixed-use project. The proposed development would include up to 360 residential units, 89,600 square feet of retail, and 660,400 square feet of business park space. Bailey Nurseries is not the developer, but is working with the cities of Woodbury, Newport, and Maplewood on the project.
Why it matters
The Bailey Nurseries property redevelopment represents a significant shift for the long-standing family business, as it transitions land that has been used for plant cultivation to residential, retail, and commercial uses. This project reflects broader trends of suburban expansion and the repurposing of former industrial or agricultural sites around the Twin Cities metro area.
The details
The 184-acre property is located east of Century Avenue and will be redeveloped in phases. The first 46-acre phase in Newport will include two industrial buildings, a multi-family apartment complex, and a Kwik Trip convenience store. The overall project will also feature a 30-acre public/semi-public recreational area for a nearby private school, as well as a mix of high-, medium-, and low-density housing. Formal development plans are expected to be submitted in spring/summer 2026, with construction potentially beginning in late summer or fall.
- Bailey Nurseries has been working on the redevelopment project for over 5 years.
- Formal development plans are expected to be submitted in spring/summer 2026.
- Construction may begin in late summer or fall 2026.
- The full build-out of the mixed-use development will likely take over 5 years to complete.
The players
Bailey Nurseries
A family-run business founded in 1905 that supplies plants nationally and is known for its Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Plants, and Easy Elegance Roses.
Gordie Bailey
The former president and chairman of the board of Bailey Nurseries, who passed away in January and was remembered for his love of plants and contributions to Minnesota's agricultural landscape.
Ryan McEnaney
A fifth-generation family member and owner who serves as the director of marketing and communications for Bailey Nurseries.
Luke Appert
The project broker from Cushman and Wakefield who is handling the sale of the Bailey Nurseries property.
New Life Academy
A private Christian school located adjacent to the Bailey Nurseries property that will have a 30-acre public/semi-public recreational area as part of the redevelopment.
What they’re saying
“We (Bailey Nurseries) are the seller of the property, working in collaboration with the cities of Woodbury, Newport and Maplewood.”
— Ryan McEnaney, Director of Marketing and Communications, Bailey Nurseries (twincities.com)
“Nothing's changed on their end. We want to make sure that's crystal clear that this isn't a sale because the business isn't viable anymore. It's a strategic way, because there's been a bunch of interest in these properties for quite some time.”
— Luke Appert, Project Broker, Cushman and Wakefield (twincities.com)
“The proposed retail uses will provide additional shopping opportunities in southern Woodbury, which has been a frequent request from local residents. Furthermore, the project will provide new housing options with great pedestrian access to the future retail and Carver Lake Park.”
— Eric Searles, City Planner, Woodbury (twincities.com)
“From a big-picture view, our well-planned growth over the past several decades has provided us with the robust residential, commercial, retail, employment and services that make Woodbury one of the best places to live not only in Minnesota but the entire country.”
— Anne Burt, Mayor, Woodbury (twincities.com)
“What's nice about the Kwik Trip is that it brings with it a wider selection of groceries and fresh-food items and a number of other convenience items.”
— Laurie Elliott, Mayor, Newport (twincities.com)
What’s next
The city of Woodbury is taking public comment on the Bailey Development project from now until March 26 on the city's website, woodburymn.gov.
The takeaway
The Bailey Nurseries property redevelopment represents a significant shift for the long-standing family business, as it transitions land that has been used for plant cultivation to residential, retail, and commercial uses. This project reflects broader trends of suburban expansion and the repurposing of former industrial or agricultural sites around the Twin Cities metro area.
