urbanMSP

I always thought the Target Center would look better with spring patio doors. Would make for a more cabin on the lake feel.
With all the rebate savings maybe they could bring back some of the more striking features that had to be cut.

I don't have much to say except what a bummer. I knew this would happen once I read about chopping the budget down by a significant amount. If they only redo the lower section of siding and leave the top alone I wonder how much more of a muffin top this building will look like once all is said and d...

I have to wonder what we would have seen had there been more then a month to put something together? I am pleased that it appears at least one of the ideas is taller then the WF towers.

"Jack Link’s expanding in Minneapolis (access required)" "Beef jerky giant Jack Link’s is growing its office presence in Minneapolis and planning to add 20 high-level, high-paying jobs." Read more: http://finance-commerce.com/2014/02/jack-links-expanding-in-minneapolis/#ixzz2sPka...

I couldn't really follow all of Chauncey's post, but I was going to say that my condo building does not allow for general storage in the parking stalls. You can hang a bike on the wall or rent an extra storage locker but no baby carriage where your car is supposed to go. I was trying to point out t...

I have to add that if I am dropping over 200k on a condo and that doesn't include the condo and parking dues/fees I owe every month on top of that. The last thing I would want to see driving into my parking space would be a baby crib, book shelf, or any other house hold items that belong in storage ...

After a night long night of work and a couple drinks after I was happy to see this pop up on my local news feed! "A World's Fair in Minnesota? A group of ardent fans wants to make it happen" "A group of Minnesotans wants to bring about 10 million people here in 2023 for an internation...

Thanks for clearing up some of the ot posts. This thread should really be about the structure and not how it came to be built or financed. I am really looking forward to watching this being built from the dentist office I really should be going more often to. It has a great overhead view of the whol...

I for one really enjoy the look of the proposed tower(s). The bold dark almost night shade hues mixed in with golden vertical lines makes this building something I don't think is something Minneapolis has ever seen on such a large scale. The massing really brings a dominating presence to what is cur...

"Activists drop lawsuit over park planned for development near new Vikings stadium" "MINNEAPOLIS — Three activists have dropped a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis over its plans for a park linked to a $400 million development project near the new Vikings stadium." http://w...

"CTIB commits funding to Bottineau LRT project" "The Bottineau Light Rail Transit project is prepared to move forward with early design and engineering work in 2014 following a funding commitment made this week. The Counties Transit Improvement Board on Wednesday approved $27.6 millio...

Is it common for the vacancy rates of class A/B/C to differ significantly? What consequences would we see if they diverged extremely (say class A vacancy 8% and class B over 20%)? I will try my hand at this one. Per Wikipedia :D "The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) classifies o...

"Ruling throws wrench in suit over east downtown park" "Activists suing the city over a deal to build a park in east downtown received a major blow Friday afternoon when a Hennepin County judge ordered them to post a $10 million surety bond." http://www.startribune.com/local/2409...

I have to wonder was the bridge built strong enough to be able to carry the weight of the next phase of the mall expansion?

I have to say if one is in the market for class A office space. The vacancy rates in class B and C doesn't really come into play. Seeing that the Class A vacancy rate is right around 11 percent. It isn't out of this world to imagine office space being proposed for downtown Minneapolis this coming ye...

"Ridgedale submits first Nordstrom renderings" "Ridgedale Center is moving forward with major renovation plans that include the addition of a Nordstrom department store" http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2014/01/06/ridgedale-submits-nordstrom-renderings.html I am pretty ...

"Push is on for high-speed passenger trains" "Advocates for more passenger rail lines in Minnesota will once again request bonding money at the state Legislature in 2014. The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Passenger Rail Office is recommending a $27 million bonding request —...

"Plan B for Mill District landmark" "A plan to convert office space in the historic Ceresota building into apartments has surfaced once again at Minneapolis City Hall. Ceresota Funding, a St. Louis Park firm that owns the Mill District structure, won approval from the Minneapolis Plan...

"GOP group plans town hall meeting on ending ban on Minnesota's Sunday liquor sales" "Another attempt to end Minnesota's ban on Sunday liquor sales will be mounted in the Legislature this session, and GOP state Rep. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa hopes to get the issue rolling with a tow...

"Minnesota Gov. Dayton would sign bill lifting ban on Sunday liquor store sales" "ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Friday he'd sign a bill allowing liquor stores to open on Sundays if lawmakers muster the votes to pass it in next year's session. Dayton told The Associ...