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by DFPegg
September 19th, 2019, 8:12 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: I have a few questions I want to ask
Replies: 4
Views: 1992

Re: I have a few questions I want to ask

me too
by DFPegg
December 9th, 2018, 6:54 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: The Larking - 800 Park - 17 stories - 172'
Replies: 104
Views: 48570

Re: Wells Fargo Redevelopment - 801 Portland - 18 stories - 179'

looks like barriers and trailer are on on site now
by DFPegg
November 9th, 2018, 2:01 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Northern Lights Express
Replies: 510
Views: 497520

Re: Northern Lights Express

I think they were using their Budd cars, so the Depot being stub-end shouldn't have been an issue.

Also, Matt, it's the EAST end, not the north end. Please.
LOL
by DFPegg
October 25th, 2018, 1:56 pm
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Hennepin County Commissioner Districts 2,3,4 (2018)
Replies: 37
Views: 15820

Re: Hennepin County Commissioner Districts 2,3,4 (2018)

Conley over McLaughlin, Conley has more developed positions on transport and liveability (for example, she understands the need to better bus service and doesn't just focus on light rail to the suburbs) Hutch over Stanek, Hutch has some good positions on equity and Stanek is toxic in everything Fern...
by DFPegg
October 24th, 2018, 10:29 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Minneapolis Armory
Replies: 361
Views: 71890

Re: Minneapolis Armory

Landscaping is happening now, shrubbery and sod, it looks better than wood chips.
by DFPegg
September 29th, 2018, 8:01 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Roof Depot site
Replies: 65
Views: 13588

Re: Roof Depot site

RE: Tiller Thanks for your comments. I personally don't have an opinion about what to do with the Roof Depot site (though the water yard seems like a wasted opportunity). I still don't get SR's snark. In general, I like the info he posts, it just seemed like this comment was disingenuous/trollish cr...
by DFPegg
September 27th, 2018, 9:43 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Roof Depot site
Replies: 65
Views: 13588

Re: Roof Depot site

An urban farm on a polluted parcel of land. Brilliant. I think that is kind of the point, right? Wouldn't the idea be to turn a place of contamination into a place fostering life? I am not an agricultural expert or anything but if it is aquaponics they would not be planting in the contaminated soil...
by DFPegg
September 24th, 2018, 10:28 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Roof Depot site
Replies: 65
Views: 13588

Re: Roof Depot site

From CM CANO's newsletter: The Future of Former Roof Depot Site Monday, September 24, 2018 5:30 p.m. Dinner provided by the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Presentation and Discussion Phillips neighbors have presented a vision for using a portion of the former Roof...
by DFPegg
August 30th, 2018, 8:55 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: The Gatsby - 1400 Park Avenue
Replies: 155
Views: 90527

Re: 1400 Park Avenue

Walking by this morning, I noticed the house on this property (next the Church of Christ, Scientist building) was being demolished.
by DFPegg
August 29th, 2018, 11:13 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1800
Views: 1034338

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

I know I should have taken an actual photograph, but it was priceless seeing Frey on the phone yesterday in his official vehicle blocking a bike lane on 3 Ave during rush hour.
by DFPegg
March 5th, 2018, 9:03 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown - LynLake - The Wedge - News & General
Replies: 1498
Views: 582085

Re: Uptown General Topics & Development Map

I think this already has a thread, but I can't find where: Affordable Apartments Proposed for Lyn-Lake Area of Minneapolis "A proposed high-density project would include 222 units in the heart of the bustling neighborhood. [...] Pending city approvals, the first phase of the project is set to b...
by DFPegg
January 29th, 2018, 8:45 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Capri Block RFP
Replies: 9
Views: 2946

Re: Capri Block RFP

Capri Theater expansion aims to boost North Side's cultural life "The Capri Theater has proposed building an addition to its existing structure across two adjacent city-owned lots left empty by the 2011 tornado that ripped through the neighborhood. The proposed $9.5 million addition, which woul...
by DFPegg
August 24th, 2017, 7:42 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Seward Neighborhood
Replies: 4
Views: 11675

Somali Mall

"A long-vacant industrial parcel in south Minneapolis may become the site of a new East African marketplace. A City Council committee directed city staff Tuesday to conduct a feasibility study at the city-owned site, located at 2600 Minnehaha Av. The study will determine whether the city should...
by DFPegg
August 23rd, 2017, 8:32 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Seven Points Uptown (Calhoun Square)
Replies: 337
Views: 298689

Re: Calhoun Square

(R)ail(B)aronYarr = (R)etired(B)anker
by DFPegg
October 13th, 2016, 9:31 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 35W Freeway Lid and Air Rights Development
Replies: 138
Views: 20846

Re: 35W Freeway Lid and Air Rights Development

"Land bridge could transform a section of I-94 in St. Paul"

http://www.startribune.com/land-bridge- ... 396419501/

Mostly talks about lid in St. Paul, especially Rondo area, but also mentions UofM/Downtown
by DFPegg
April 29th, 2016, 5:07 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Theories
Replies: 65
Views: 5231

Re: Theories

I love the possibility for alternate universes
by DFPegg
May 29th, 2015, 10:59 am
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: 2015-16 MN Legislative Session & Budget
Replies: 144
Views: 19255

Re: 2015 MN Legislative Session & Budget

Then again, I also wonder why the DFL didn't take care of either/both issue when they had total control last year. DG or anyone involved with ISAIAH or NOC able to provide any more context there? What happened this year and why the hell didn't the DFL get this stuff done last year? I can't speak to...
by DFPegg
May 28th, 2015, 8:16 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Rafter - 333 Hennepin Ave E (290' - 26 stories)
Replies: 328
Views: 90878

Re: Mortenson / USBank project - 333 Hennepin Ave E

I say downtown Northeast.
agreed, everyone I talk to seems to understand that
by DFPegg
May 28th, 2015, 8:03 am
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: 2015-16 MN Legislative Session & Budget
Replies: 144
Views: 19255

Re: 2015 MN Legislative Session & Budget

Then again, I also wonder why the DFL didn't take care of either/both issue when they had total control last year. DG or anyone involved with ISAIAH or NOC able to provide any more context there? What happened this year and why the hell didn't the DFL get this stuff done last year? I can't speak to...
by DFPegg
May 8th, 2015, 8:45 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Elan Uptown
Replies: 422
Views: 65333

Re: Elan Uptown (all phases) - 2837 Emerson Ave

I guess it's okay but it makes my aesthetic-oriented friends think of Bellagio