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by BBMplsMN
March 10th, 2024, 9:16 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Southdale Area - Edina
Replies: 797
Views: 242899

Re: Southdale Area - Edina

I was at Galleria yesterday. I wouldn’t worry about them too much. It was packed with shoppers of all ages and had only a few closed storefronts. It felt like shopping in the 80s again.
by BBMplsMN
December 19th, 2023, 6:17 pm
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Minnesota State Flag and Seal Redeisgn
Replies: 55
Views: 239691

Re: Minnesota State Flag and Seal Redeisgn

It’s a good looking flag. I originally liked the stripes, but the more I sit with it, I prefer the refined simplicity of the two blues. It’s a flag I could sketch from memory with only having seen it briefly. I would also be happy to fly it in my yard. https://m.startribune.com/tuesday-we-get-a-flag...
by BBMplsMN
December 15th, 2023, 7:25 pm
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Minnesota State Flag and Seal Redeisgn
Replies: 55
Views: 239691

Re: Minnesota State Flag and Seal Redeisgn

They chose the right flag option. I’ll be curious to see which variation they go with. The updated star is an improvement. I prefer the one with the light blue and green stripes but could be swayed by another stripe option. To me, blue and green are MN’s colors (see the State Fair or MN government b...
by BBMplsMN
November 12th, 2023, 11:07 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Xcel Energy Center
Replies: 54
Views: 109773

Re: Xcel Energy Center

I took the survey. It seemed more Wild-focused than facility-focused. The biggest ideas seemed to be opening up the concourse more so you can see the rink while you walk around the arena. Also they mentioned creating standing room only ticket club/lounge areas.
by BBMplsMN
September 30th, 2023, 8:58 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: HERC - Hennepin Energy Recovery Center
Replies: 33
Views: 72132

Re: HERC - Hennepin Energy Recovery Center

Hennepin County might not be too stressed out about it yet. 2040 might not be ample time to figure out what to do with HERC but it’s plenty of time to work to change the legislation that requires its closure. We weren’t allowed to study Dan Patch until eventually we could again.
by BBMplsMN
May 17th, 2023, 9:11 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: The Dayton's Project
Replies: 354
Views: 236627

Re: The Dayton's Project

I toured the building during Doors Open Minneapolis. They had floors 4, 7 and 12 available to see. Floor 4 was empty other than the historic women’s restroom, which was preserved but nonfunctional. Floor 7 was a stunning amenity level with a beautiful outdoor terrace and fully equipped gym. Floor 12...
by BBMplsMN
February 17th, 2022, 7:59 am
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Minnesota Redistricting 2022
Replies: 57
Views: 20888

Re: Minnesota Redistricting 2022

Looks like the districts were renumbered. Is that typical? Will there be an official map that is this detailed? Is there a comparison version? I’d love to toggle back and forth to see how lines near me shifted.
Star Tribune has a map that you can toggle between the old and new districts.
by BBMplsMN
November 15th, 2021, 10:30 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: The Dayton's Project
Replies: 354
Views: 236627

Re: The Dayton's Project

Those hours seem reasonable for the current situation. It doesn’t mean they can’t change them if needed. Target still closes at 6 as well. I was in the Dayton‘s building last Thursday at 5:30 and it was a ghost town. There was cheery Christmas music echoing off the bare skyway walls. I hung around f...
by BBMplsMN
August 20th, 2021, 12:50 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: South Nicollet-Lyndale-Kingfield-Tangletown-Windom
Replies: 246
Views: 113933

Re: Hiawatha-Lake - Minnehaha - Downtown Longfellow

White letters on a white building. SMH Good design doesn’t have to be expensive. And function doesn’t have to be basic.
by BBMplsMN
May 23rd, 2021, 8:02 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Target Center Renovation
Replies: 548
Views: 129265

Re: Target Center Renovation

A tower on top of an arena is a bad idea. The lifespan of a tower is a lot greater than the lifespan of an arena. And the reuse potential of an old arena is almost nonexistent. Look at the troubles of the Memphis Pyramid. An arena as part of a larger development that includes a tower would work well.
by BBMplsMN
January 25th, 2021, 6:28 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 478995

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

In general, Old Navy is the brand that they are growing. Banana Republic and Gap stores are closing. Look for this trend to continue.
by BBMplsMN
October 10th, 2020, 9:22 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Riverfront - Mill Ruins Park - Waterworks
Replies: 258
Views: 70075

Re: Downtown Riverfront - Mill Ruins Park - Waterworks

Those stairs have been closed (and broken) for half a dozen years. It is nothing new this year. Having just taken those stairs this past Wednesday, they’re not even in that bad of shape. Mostly just need to replace some missing boards. I wonder why they’ve decided to ignore them instead of repairin...
by BBMplsMN
August 13th, 2020, 4:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 976161

Re: Bottineau LRT (Blue Line Extension)

It must be pretty rough to have spent the last decade thinking that you were going to get LRT and still be able to keep your giant stroad, and to now realize you might have to choose one or the other. Or that you might be bypassed entirely (Golden Valley) depending on a new alignment. Think about w...
by BBMplsMN
July 10th, 2020, 9:24 am
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Replies: 681
Views: 310029

Re: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

The entire stretch between 29th Ave N and 55 will be done between now and next summer.

https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/newsarch ... surfacing/
by BBMplsMN
July 3rd, 2020, 12:39 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: 2841 Hennepin - Old Chicago Boneyard Salsa a la Salsa Game Lotus Piggy Bank
Replies: 14
Views: 6200

Re: 2841 Hennepin - Old Chicago Boneyard Salsa a la Salsa Game Lotus Piggy Bank

Looks like we'll also be getting rid of at least one side of a billboard. If nothing else, that's an improvement right there.
by BBMplsMN
May 22nd, 2020, 7:32 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Izzy's Ice Cream Factory
Replies: 202
Views: 62604

Re: Izzy's Ice Cream Factory

I love going to Izzy’s for ice cream, but would never buy it in a grocery store. It’s typically more expensive than even the “premium” brands. And their building is practically useless for any other use. I took a tour during Doors Open last year and I’d wonder how flexible the space is.
by BBMplsMN
May 11th, 2020, 4:00 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Replies: 681
Views: 310029

Re: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

My take on the signage (at least around Lake of the Isles) is that it could be better, but is actually really easy and clear to understand. Bikes on the bike path, walkers and runners everywhere else. Simple. Bikes follow the rules of the road. If the road is closed to cars, it is closed to bikes. I...
by BBMplsMN
February 6th, 2020, 9:18 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Nicollet Mall
Replies: 1466
Views: 546511

Re: Nicollet Mall

Not sure where to post this, but it does feature the Nicollet project as an example. It's a story on comparing renderings to the reality of the finished project.

https://www.fox9.com/news/art-of-the-de ... pectations
by BBMplsMN
January 27th, 2020, 6:43 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Role of Visitors and Spaces for them in Cities
Replies: 15
Views: 5242

Re: Role of Visitors and Spaces for them in Cities

Alternatively, a place like Cancun was specifically “created” to be a tourist destination by the Mexican government.
by BBMplsMN
January 15th, 2020, 11:47 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 524060

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News

Ike's is closed permanently. startribune.com/ike-s-food-cocktails-in-downtown-minneapolis-is-permanently-closed/566972891/ They tried to blame their closing on crime just like Rojo did. That's not what the article actually says. He cites failed lease negotiations meant to "address restaurant a...