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by bubzki2
November 2nd, 2022, 8:12 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Sears Redevelopment
Replies: 87
Views: 63492

Re: Sears Redevelopment

This parcel would uniquely benefit from either a freeway cap or better yet the Twin Cities Boulevard type situation. A very high density development here with attractions and amenities to tie in the underutilized Capitol complex would be ideal.
by bubzki2
September 27th, 2022, 3:03 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment
Replies: 199
Views: 163746

Re: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment

There's also a TON of lumber staged on site. I was wondering if that got delivered the day the CC exempted new construction from the rent control...
by bubzki2
June 9th, 2022, 8:39 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Loring Park Neighborhood
Replies: 91
Views: 58170

Re: Loring Park Neighborhood

When LPM first went in I think a lot of us thought this parcel would likely see redevelopment as well. Even a 5 over 1 with Lotus on ground floor would be a major improvement.
by bubzki2
June 7th, 2022, 10:51 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1800
Views: 1034583

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

The meeting was 90% SARPA Summit Homeowners saying NO WAY but also seemingly didn't have any idea what was being considered for the corridor.
by bubzki2
March 10th, 2022, 2:02 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385578

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

I don't think people realize what a mistake that suburban-style CVS was at that corner. Something nice and shiny would go a long ways to improving the aesthetics and feel of this whole commercial district. And yes, please don't tear down On's!
by bubzki2
February 23rd, 2022, 8:55 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 139330

Re: Interstate 94

Does this site have a poll function? I'm genuinely curious to compare the takes of this (self-selected) group on what they'd like to see for the intra-city I-94 corridor, and compare with the voters' zip code (i.e., proximity to I-94).
by bubzki2
February 22nd, 2022, 1:28 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385578

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

^ Agreed. The problem is that Hamline, Dale, and some others are equally as bad. I would love to know if boulevards or 4-3 conversions on all 3 of Cretin, Hamline, and Dale would have a meaningful impact on traffic patterns. There's been a ton less car congestion at peak times since COVID hit.
by bubzki2
February 22nd, 2022, 1:18 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 139330

Re: Interstate 94

My reading of this concept is more to anchor this in people's minds what is theoretically possible and just to draw attention to this rethinking I-94 project in general. Later on I would expect a compromise that still includes a freeway/highway, but a far more multi-modal and less car-dominated corr...
by bubzki2
February 22nd, 2022, 12:30 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 139330

Re: Interstate 94

Twin Cities Boulevard https://www.twincitiesboulevard.org/ through Our Streets Minneapolis has gone live. I was hoping for more renderings/visualizations, but it's interesting food for thought vis a vis the Rethinking I-94 project.
by bubzki2
February 18th, 2022, 11:53 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Seven Points Uptown (Calhoun Square)
Replies: 337
Views: 298723

Re: Seven Points Uptown (Calhoun Square)

I drove through Uptown yesterday for the first time in a while, and 1. wow lots of cranes and construction, and 2. lots of people out (for a cold day) and few visible storefront vacancies. It's crazy how the media/social media have twisted the narrative on Uptown. It looked very appealing. The devel...
by bubzki2
February 11th, 2022, 11:09 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385578

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

Their focus group seemed pretty sharp based on the comments. I'm glad there's a plan so it won't just be piece meal if/when anything gets built. The city could really benefit from this.
by bubzki2
February 4th, 2022, 11:59 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Future of the forum
Replies: 66
Views: 44929

Re: Future of the forum

Tried to send money via Venmo; won't let me without last four of your phone.
by bubzki2
February 2nd, 2022, 1:58 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Stillwater Development News
Replies: 50
Views: 27295

Re: Stillwater Development News

FTA: “Every person living there — they need a car,” (CM) Junker said.

Classic Stillwater car-brain logic.
by bubzki2
February 2nd, 2022, 11:12 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Stillwater Development News
Replies: 50
Views: 27295

Re: Stillwater Development News

Construction fences appear to be up around the 200 Chestnut street project. I guess it got approved? No demolition yet that I saw as of this a.m.
by bubzki2
January 18th, 2022, 1:28 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction (Douglas to Lake St)
Replies: 433
Views: 200603

Re: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction (Douglas to Lake St)

There is and was a public process on this reconstruction and design. Some residents and business owners, presumably after not following the process and hearings, are now falsely claiming they weren't given a chance to be "heard." That is the part that bothers me the most.
by bubzki2
January 11th, 2022, 1:46 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Scherer Field/Hall Island
Replies: 33
Views: 18077

Re: Scherer Field/Hall Island

Yes, lovely ideas. Boom Island park itself is criminally underrated but it could be even better with some tweaks.
by bubzki2
January 10th, 2022, 3:30 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Scherer Field/Hall Island
Replies: 33
Views: 18077

Re: Scherer Field/Hall Island

Well that tunnel they showed would help a lot with that. Do you mean more than that?
by bubzki2
January 4th, 2022, 2:47 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Civilian Shoveling Corps
Replies: 29
Views: 10229

Re: Civilian Shoveling Corps

Honestly, the St. Paul alley analogy is intriguing. Basically, each block could just pay someone to clear the entire block, perhaps the same company that clears the alleys. Of course, the city could do it too...
by bubzki2
December 21st, 2021, 8:59 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Xcel Energy Center
Replies: 54
Views: 109773

Re: Xcel Energy Center

Not to mention the fact there's already an apartment building on that site.