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by Tom H.
August 9th, 2013, 8:54 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Dinkytown Hotel - (1300 block of 4th Ave SE)
Replies: 352
Views: 65756

Re: Doran Dinkytown Development

I have a feeling that it's going to be hard to get approvals for a 6-story building in that location. Is that permitted in the current zoning? Seems to me that something closer to 4 stories would be more likely to get neighborhood support.
by Tom H.
August 8th, 2013, 11:51 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: The Venue at Dinkytown - (14th Avenue SE & 5th Street SE)
Replies: 568
Views: 86753

Re: Opus Dinkytown Project - (14th Avenue SE & 5th Street SE

I was under the impression that ADA regulations (e.g. elevators) and buliding codes (e.g. no party walls) are largely responsible for the tendency towards monoliths that we see today, although parking minima are undoubtedly partly to blame as well.
by Tom H.
August 8th, 2013, 9:15 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Northrop Auditorium Renovation
Replies: 39
Views: 9528

Re: Northrop Auditorium Renovation

Now that this appears to be nearing completion, does anyone know when they plan to turn the carillon back on? When they began construction and turned it off, I noticed that something was missing but it took me awhile to realize that it was the bells that were absent. There's something stately and ac...
by Tom H.
August 6th, 2013, 1:50 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: 222 & Whole Foods - (222 Hennepin Avenue)
Replies: 577
Views: 126748

Re: 222 & Whole Foods - (222 Hennepin Avenue)

Thread death spiral in 3...2...1...
by Tom H.
August 6th, 2013, 11:32 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 3032
Views: 834333

Re: Transit News and Happenings

I wonder if the Route 16 note "Schedule times will be adjusted due to the end of major construction on the METRO Green Line (Central Corridor)" could mean that buses will soon return to Washington Ave/Mall through campus?
by Tom H.
August 6th, 2013, 8:57 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5368
Views: 1409277

Re: Southwest Corridor (Green Line Extension)

Should we expect everyone out there to drive to work That's the choice people made. Actually, some people (like me) made the choice to live in Eden Prairie partly due to the availability of transit. While I would have liked to live in a more urban area, my wife's work schedule and location made thi...
by Tom H.
August 6th, 2013, 6:44 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: 222 & Whole Foods - (222 Hennepin Avenue)
Replies: 577
Views: 126748

Re: 222 & Whole Foods - (222 Hennepin Avenue)

I like the masonry and stone style that they chose for the base and one of the towers. The grey stone has a sort of stateliness to it.
by Tom H.
August 5th, 2013, 8:41 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Twin Cities Premium Outlets - Eagan
Replies: 80
Views: 38473

Re: Paragon Outlets - Eagan

Eh, I guess you have to start somewhere. First comes density, then comes traffic calming, transit use, and auto-weaning, and eventually you have something resembling an urban environment. In places like Eagan, you've got to take progress where you can get it.
by Tom H.
August 2nd, 2013, 9:07 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Target Field Station (the Hotel) & Target Field Station (the Station)
Replies: 1016
Views: 193265

Re: The Interchange

Just last night someone asked where to catch the South West Transit bus to Edina (I know this will eventually be eliminated for the Green Line extension). SWT has lots of frequency to/from EP, Chanhassen, and Chaska, but I think there's only something like ~3 trips per day each way that go through ...
by Tom H.
July 31st, 2013, 8:41 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Xcel Energy HQ - 401 Nicollet
Replies: 539
Views: 110879

Re: Xcel Energy HQ - (401 Nicollet Mall)

I'm sure he means 'almost' in the set-theoretical sense.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almost
by Tom H.
July 31st, 2013, 8:34 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 374
Views: 176024

Re: Interstate 94

How about a compromise: appropriate funds to add a 3rd lane to the interstate all the way to St. Cloud, but implement a moratorium on new interchanges and/or reduce access where appropriate. Both of these will help alleviate mainline congestion and maintain the highway's primary character as an inte...
by Tom H.
July 29th, 2013, 11:49 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: The 700 on Washington - (700 Washington Avenue Southeast)
Replies: 151
Views: 37083

Re: 301 Walnut (Sally's Building)

Workers on site this morning, apparently salvaging re-usable materials. Lots of copper pipes being sorted, cut, and put into bins.
by Tom H.
July 26th, 2013, 11:42 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Sioux Falls - East Bank redevelopment
Replies: 12
Views: 3558

Re: Sioux Falls - East Bank redevelopment

The City has released a DEIS for the project: http://www.siouxfalls.org/public-works/special-projects/rr-relocation-plan/draft-ea/draft-env-assessment.aspx The redevelopment proposal is quite sad: 10 acres of land, 4 new buildings totalling 320,000 s.f., and 1,200 new parking spots. The good news is...
by Tom H.
July 25th, 2013, 5:52 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Vikings Stadium Miscellaneous Discussion
Replies: 1660
Views: 247019

Re: Vikings Stadium

Huh? That can't be right. I just looked at the season schedule, and the Vikings have 8 home games this year, with the last 4 being Nov. 7, Dec. 1, Dec. 15 and Dec. 29. And, they have to have a stadium available if they make the post-season, I assume. Can you clarify?
by Tom H.
July 25th, 2013, 2:46 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Vikings Stadium Miscellaneous Discussion
Replies: 1660
Views: 247019

Re: Vikings Stadium

Can someone remind me when construction activities are set to begin? I have August in my head, for some reason.
by Tom H.
July 25th, 2013, 9:28 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Red Line (Cedar Avenue BRT)
Replies: 541
Views: 255943

Re: Red Line (Cedar BRT)

What's the mode-share? 1%?
by Tom H.
July 23rd, 2013, 12:36 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Pleasant Street and Pillsbury Drive Roundabout
Replies: 44
Views: 5983

Re: Pleasant St and Pillsbury Dr Roundabout

The Knoll is a fantastic place and the Mall works well and will be even better without auto traffic. It's what you get when a real architect designs space. :) Agreed. I work in the Physics dept. in Tate Lab, and I'm really not looking forward to moving into the new Physics and Nanotech Building. Th...
by Tom H.
July 23rd, 2013, 12:31 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1814
Views: 1129150

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Yes, the LRT trail becomes crushed limestone west of Shady Oak. It's pretty well maintained, though, so I wouldn't worry too much about blowing your tire, I'd worry more about the shitty wayfinding. Luce Line is blacktop quite far out, it looks like to Vicksburg, though I've never made it that far....
by Tom H.
July 23rd, 2013, 12:27 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: The Station on Washington - (630 Washington Avenue SE)
Replies: 85
Views: 27957

Re: The Station on Washington - (630 Washington Avenue SE)

The sidewalk in front of this project (along Washington Mall) is now open. Previously, pedestrians were detoured onto the EB traffic lane of the Mall, so I'm cautiously optimistic that, with that lane now unencumbered, the WATM can be re-opened to buses by the beginning of Fall semester. (I also see...
by Tom H.
July 22nd, 2013, 8:54 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Suburbs - General Topics
Replies: 1138
Views: 411663

Re: E-Street Flats - Arden Hills, Lexington + Cty Rd E

As mentioned in another thread, this area is heavily trafficked (by car for those who have one, by foot for those who don't) by Bethel students. An improved pedestrian realm (and some relaxation by Bethel on their campus lockdown after dark - come on, these are college kids!) could help this area de...