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by MinneapBliss
March 15th, 2024, 10:26 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Uber/Lyft
Replies: 28
Views: 2704

Re: Uber/Lyft

As I type, the CNN main page features an article titled "Lyft and Uber to cease operations in Minneapolis after new minimum wage law." At least there's a decent photo of downtown. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
by MinneapBliss
March 11th, 2024, 3:32 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385465

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

Whoa, did not know that. In that case, I hope the owners are able to re-build whatever they want!
by MinneapBliss
March 11th, 2024, 3:30 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Dogwood Coffee : mixed use
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: Dogwood Coffee : mixed use

I've felt this way for over a decade, but still scratch my head as to why. Aside from the economic/infrastructure draws already mentioned, the area is an easy bike ride or drive to downtown Mpls, the main U of M campus, and Minnehaha Falls / the river trail system in general. Not to mention proximit...
by MinneapBliss
March 8th, 2024, 3:53 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385465

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

Marshall Avenue continues to see fairly steady redevelopment. Frana is underway on a decent-sized project just west of Snelling, looks like it is Marshall Flats...not sure if these renderings are still accurate, but I guess we'll see: https://www.stpaul.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/210423_Marshal...
by MinneapBliss
March 8th, 2024, 3:35 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Dogwood Coffee : mixed use
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: Dogwood Coffee : mixed use

Awesome. One less vacant lot on East Lake and (maybe?) opportunities for other small businesses to move into the current Dogwood and/or Coven spaces. There was a proposal a couple years ago for a nice-looking mixed-use at 4301 E Lake (old Dragon City Chow Mein) but I haven't heard anything lately, w...
by MinneapBliss
January 31st, 2024, 5:04 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Seward Neighborhood
Replies: 4
Views: 11677

Re: Seward Neighborhood

There's a tower crane up at Agra (the aforementioned old Perkins site). Very happy to see this project well underway. Not sure how updated this site is, but it's a nice-looking project: https://collagearchitects.com/agra
by MinneapBliss
December 15th, 2023, 4:23 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Seward Neighborhood
Replies: 4
Views: 11677

Re: Seward Neighborhood

Activity today at the old Perkins site:
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by MinneapBliss
October 4th, 2023, 10:55 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Hiawatha-Lake - Minnehaha - Downtown Longfellow
Replies: 316
Views: 356917

Re: Hiawatha-Lake - Minnehaha - Downtown Longfellow

Small music venue coming to East Lake St. With the occasional shows at Urban Forage, plus Hook and Ladder and Moon Palace relatively nearby, it would be great if this area reaches a critical mass to become an unofficial district for smaller venues. https://racketmn.com/cloudland-music-venue-minneapo...
by MinneapBliss
September 25th, 2023, 2:03 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics
Replies: 267
Views: 224105

Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics

Repair Lair relocated to 4153 Minnehaha Ave. I'm curious as to what will go in at their old space adjacent to Sonora restaurant on E Lake St.
by MinneapBliss
July 27th, 2023, 6:55 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 139296

Re: Interstate 94

That way, the elementary kids at Maxfield Elementary can (continue to) suffer from extreme air pollution while playing on a fun N-shaped bridge! No. You can cap the entire area and landscape pathways for the letters. Right -- pathways, trees, boulders, other landscaping or built forms -- more creat...
by MinneapBliss
July 23rd, 2023, 10:04 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 139296

Re: Interstate 94

The more lids along this stretch, the merrier, and any enhancement of bus efficiency within that framework would be great. This approach stores/gains political capital; adds potential for greenspace, public plazas, art installations, small businesses, community connections; and reduces the amount of...
by MinneapBliss
February 25th, 2023, 12:01 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385465

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

What a difference the choice of cladding makes. Two new apartment buildings just east of Snelling, on Marshall. I actually kind of like the first one (a rare thing for me watching new apts go up these days). Looks even better in person, imo. The other one is good for comparison's sake, i guess. PXL_...
by MinneapBliss
January 31st, 2023, 9:52 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Northern Lights Express
Replies: 510
Views: 497552

Re: Northern Lights Express

Thanks for posting the link! I got through part of it, was happy to hear the testimony of the supporters. Had to pause right when the first opponent was starting to explain how regional/commuter rail = BAD...probably saved myself some high stress moments as a result.
by MinneapBliss
January 31st, 2023, 9:46 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis LRT Tunnel Discussion
Replies: 49
Views: 21718

Re: Downtown Minneapolis LRT Tunnel Discussion

That awesome routing was one of my takeaways, too...stations underneath the MIA, IDS, central library, among others. If only. I would love to believe there's enough political will to build a deep tunnel under downtown Mpls. I'm doubtful, but would love to be proven wrong! Another challenge with the ...
by MinneapBliss
January 30th, 2023, 10:30 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis LRT Tunnel Discussion
Replies: 49
Views: 21718

Re: Downtown Minneapolis LRT Tunnel Discussion

There are a couple journal articles from 30 or so years ago that address issues with tunneling (for track and for stations) in the area. You can download one titled "Underground Station Design Issues for Light Rail Transit in the Twin Cities Geology" by John Carmody and Dr. Raymond L. Ster...
by MinneapBliss
December 23rd, 2022, 2:13 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Affordable Housing
Replies: 13
Views: 13697

Re: Affordable Housing

Interesting article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/ar ... ket_mylist

As hard as it is for me to give credit to Houston, kudos to that city for reducing homelessness over the past decade.
by MinneapBliss
October 13th, 2022, 9:13 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Hiawatha-Lake - Minnehaha - Downtown Longfellow
Replies: 316
Views: 356917

Re: Hiawatha-Lake - Minnehaha - Downtown Longfellow

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FKA US Bank building just east of Lake and Minnehaha. Took this a couple weeks ago, the site is now more or less cleared.
by MinneapBliss
May 27th, 2022, 9:23 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Northside - News & General Topics
Replies: 398
Views: 247694

Re: Northside - News & General Topics

It looks like there's an interesting new development going in at Upton (i think) and Lowry. There's a banner there that reads: "Tap In is a craft cocktail bar and restaurant created for community members to nourish themselves, connect with each other, and 'tap in' to the growing Northside. Tap ...
by MinneapBliss
April 21st, 2022, 8:39 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Northside - News & General Topics
Replies: 398
Views: 247694

Re: Northside - News & General Topics

Foundation day at the former Broadway Pizza site redevelopment, 4/20