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by MattW
March 17th, 2019, 3:07 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Federal Reserve Riverfront Parking Ramp
Replies: 111
Views: 63475

Re: Federal Reserve Riverfront Parking Ramp

There were crews out surveying the site today when I ran by.... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
by MattW
March 8th, 2019, 3:37 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: What's Your Take On Minneapolis E-Democracy?
Replies: 41
Views: 45446

Re: What's Your Take On Minneapolis E-Democracy?

I think "vox" is commonly used enough that VOX Media wouldn't have much grounds for that, but IANAL. IANAL too, but I disagree. Vox Media is a well known national news source. Vox.mn is also trying to be a source for news. Creating a Vox.mn seems to be using Vox Media's brand capital, and...
by MattW
March 7th, 2019, 3:43 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Nordic House - 729 Washington Av N
Replies: 313
Views: 76144

Re: Nordic House - 729 Washington Av N

This will have a food hall on the first floor. FINALLY something fast casual-ish in the NL.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li ... -food-hall
by MattW
March 6th, 2019, 1:50 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: What's Your Take On Minneapolis E-Democracy?
Replies: 41
Views: 45446

Re: What's Your Take On Minneapolis E-Democracy?

First she tried to steal WedgeLIVE's name and is now ripping off the popular website VOX? Stunning lack of originality.
If this bubbles up to VOX media, pretty sure there will be a swift cease and desist letter.
by MattW
February 14th, 2019, 7:47 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis General Discussion
Replies: 2037
Views: 859243

Re: Downtown Minneapolis General Topics & Development Map

Cool, I obviously don't shop at Lunds. TJs and Target are my go-to's because I'm cheap.
by MattW
February 14th, 2019, 2:46 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis General Discussion
Replies: 2037
Views: 859243

Re: Downtown Minneapolis General Topics & Development Map

I remember when it was loudly bemoaned downtown lacked a grocery store. Now there are ... four? I bet even more could survive. By my count, we have 4: Trader Joes Lunds Target Whole Foods Only Lunds and Whole Paycheck are full service. I'd reckon that there is capacity for another full service groc...
by MattW
February 13th, 2019, 10:23 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis General Discussion
Replies: 2037
Views: 859243

Re: Downtown Minneapolis General Topics & Development Map

I remember when it was loudly bemoaned downtown lacked a grocery store. Now there are ... four? I bet even more could survive. By my count, we have 4: Trader Joes Lunds Target Whole Foods Only Lunds and Whole Paycheck are full service. I'd reckon that there is capacity for another full service groc...
by MattW
December 20th, 2018, 12:02 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1113
Views: 586533

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News

I never went into the place, but from what I read it just seemed to be a poorly executed copycat of Seven. A Cheesecake Factory would be a good filler for this location, but I just don't see this space filling for some time.
by MattW
December 17th, 2018, 11:20 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1113
Views: 586533

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News

I have the same feelings about the North Loop. There's NOTHING there. Having walkable fast casual or flat out fast food is a big net positive for an urban community.
by MattW
December 9th, 2018, 1:26 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: C Line - Penn Avenue North Rapid Bus
Replies: 240
Views: 57600

Re: C Line - Penn Avenue North Rapid Bus

I've been on trolley busses in Shanghai, the connections had enough swing room so that the busses were not fixed to a single lane of traffic. They were able to easily move around the width of the street.
by MattW
December 8th, 2018, 3:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: C Line - Penn Avenue North Rapid Bus
Replies: 240
Views: 57600

Re: C Line - Penn Avenue North Rapid Bus

IMO this is one of the underappreciated arguments for trolleybuses, streetcars, and other forms of electric rail. Electric propulsion is great, but not all electric propulsion is created equal. The ideal case for the environment is to transmit the energy to the vehicle while it's in motion, rather ...
by MattW
December 4th, 2018, 7:53 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: 1724-1728 Nicollet
Replies: 13
Views: 5289

Re: 1724-1728 Nicollet

Great infill for the area. Don't like the curb cut and garage fronting Nicollet, but I don't know where else they'd put it.
by MattW
November 23rd, 2018, 10:16 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Eleven - 1111 West River Parkway - 41 stories / 550'
Replies: 381
Views: 255173

Re: Eleven (Ryan Condo Tower) - 1111 West River Parkway - 48 stories / 550'

Once sales go through, they won't be confidential anymore. You can search the owner and how much they paid on the county website: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/prope ... ion-search
by MattW
November 18th, 2018, 8:10 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: What will it take to develop DTE?
Replies: 132
Views: 24320

Re: What will it take to develop DTE?

Crazy to see how many of the ideas became reality... redelopment of KA block, bumpouts, Commons Park, HCMC development. Living in the area, I've been happy with much of the new development but even with all of those changes I feel like the area is still lacking an identity. What do people think wil...
by MattW
November 7th, 2018, 10:06 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 526825

Re: Gateway Tower (RBC/Four Seasons) - 37 stories - 503'

That skyway is obscene. I hope the city can nix it.
by MattW
October 23rd, 2018, 8:51 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP Airport / Metropolitan Airports Commission
Replies: 1360
Views: 392128

Re: MSP Airport

We need a flight to India/Bangladesh to nail that polar route.
by MattW
October 10th, 2018, 9:17 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Eleven - 1111 West River Parkway - 41 stories / 550'
Replies: 381
Views: 255173

Re: Eleven (Ryan Condo Tower) - 1111 West River Parkway - 48 stories / 550'

Are they putting a fence around the site? If so, that's quite disappointing...
by MattW
October 1st, 2018, 8:43 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown - LynLake - The Wedge - News & General
Replies: 1502
Views: 637979

Re: Uptown General Topics & Development Map

This is awesome news! Korean fried chicken and other deliciousness. Also opening in Dinkytown!

https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/ ... lling.html
Bonchon was open when I drove by on Sunday. Any early reports?
by MattW
September 15th, 2018, 4:47 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP Airport / Metropolitan Airports Commission
Replies: 1360
Views: 392128

Re: MSP Airport

I would think we will get competing Delta service to Dublin announced real soon I disagree. Delta already flies MSP-LHR. That route has a lot more demand than MSP-DUB. All the travel bloggers were quite shocked that Aer Lingus is coming here in the first place. We'll probably see Delta fighting off...
by MattW
September 11th, 2018, 12:10 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown - LynLake - The Wedge - News & General
Replies: 1502
Views: 637979

Re: Uptown General Topics & Development Map

Ackerberg updating the Williams Pub building.

http://www.startribune.com/ackerberg-to ... 492966691/

Seems to be mostly interior work. Williams is staying.