Set along the Chippewa River just minutes from downtown Eau Claire, the Cannery District is a growing mixed-use neighborhood shaped by its industrial roots, creative character, and connection to the river. New housing, local businesses, parks, and trail connections are bringing new activity to the area while building on the makers, entrepreneurs, and community spaces that have long helped define it. With additional redevelopment opportunities still ahead, the district continues to evolve as a distinctive place to live, work, gather, and invest.
After Photo by Megan Zabel Holmes Creative Studio
Along the west bank of the Chippewa River, just outside of downtown
In the active investment and development phase with sites available
A riverfront, mixed-use neighborhood blending residential, creative, and recreation uses
The Cannery District was envisioned as a connected riverfront neighborhood that combines new development with public spaces, trails, housing, and neighborhood-serving activity. The redevelopment plan builds on the area’s industrial history and existing character while creating new opportunities to live, work, gather, and connect along the Chippewa River.
Connect to the River
Make the Chippewa River a defining part of the district by strengthening connections to trails, public spaces, river access, and the High Bridge.
Grow a Mixed-Use Neighborhood
Continue adding housing while creating opportunities for businesses, services, gathering places, and other uses that support an active neighborhood throughout the day.
Build on the District’s Creative Character
Support the makers, artists, entrepreneurs, businesses, and community spaces that give the Cannery its distinct identity and help differentiate it from other parts of the city.
Strengthen Connections
Use streets, sidewalks, trails, public spaces, and redevelopment sites to better connect the Cannery with downtown, surrounding neighborhoods, and destinations throughout the river corridor.
Status: Available
The Center is a desirable area for a small residential community thanks to its location directly across from an expansive park, recreational trails, and short distance from an elementary school.
This site is ideal for a mixed residential development with 40-50 units.
Status: Available
The Heights offers a unique setting along the Chippewa River, with rare views, direct access to the restored High Bridge, and connections to a nearby recreational trail and large neighborhood park.
This site is ideal for a riverfront residential community offering 150 units in 3 buildings, 6 stories, 2 levels of parking, and 220 parking spaces.
Status: Available
The Riverside site sits along the Chippewa River, next to a recreational trail and close to an established brewery, with new multi-family residential development and neighborhood park nearby.
This site is ideal for a mixed-use building with 28,000 sq. ft. of commercial space on the ground floor and at least 1 additional level of residential units.
Share your ideas for available sites with the City of Eau Claire Economic Development Division to explore how we can help bring your vision to life.