We are excited to announce Model Cities has purchased the former Wilder Foundation building at 650 Marshall Ave on behalf of Walker West Music Academy to serve as the music school’s new home.
Praising the 35-year-old music school as a community treasure, Model Cities CEO Kizzy Downie said the organization’s community development arm decided to ensure Walker West’s growth plans weren’t derailed as it waited on potential state funding. “We did not want Walker West to miss this opportunity,” she said. “They provide an amazing asset to the community. It aligns well with who we are as an organization.”
Community development is a critical part of how we work to transform our neighborhood. Support for projects like this, opens opportunities for enrichment that will stand the test of time.
Photo: Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune
