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Why would they need a parking variance? Weren't parking requirements eliminated near high frequency transit? The developer brought that up and said they could move forward without one. I couldn't tell whether the City was encouraging them to seek the variance, or if the developer decided on its own...

Weren't those two live/work townhomes? Wasn't live/work, especially facing Nicollet (let's face it, the rest of the "live worK" interior is really garages) the reason why this proposal was chosen over one that would have housed significantly more people on the parcel? https://streets.mn/2...

Regarding the proposed development at 3329 Nicollet, there's a public meeting in Lyndale on May 22. The developer is seeking setback variances. I'll be attending and hopefully they will have more renderings. The developer has updated their proposal. They are replacing 2 town homes (the ones frontin...

Regarding the proposed development at 3329 Nicollet, there's a public meeting in Lyndale on May 22. The developer is seeking setback variances. I'll be attending and hopefully they will have more renderings.

Posted this here for the sake of not duplicating threads. What are folks thoughts on the MnDOT detour of all freeway access traffic from Hennepin/Lyndale down Franklin at the moment? When I first saw they were going to do this I figured they would have tried to mitigate how it would impact the neig...

It doesn't seem like there's been any work done on the north end of the mall for several months; including week days. This may turn out beautiful, but I have to imagine they wish they would've planned the logistics better. When I arrive downtown in the morning, it is rare I see anyone working on th...

Hm, the bar was usually full for happy hour...but no it never seemed too busy for dinner. I thought it was an okay place though. We can't seem to get Mexican or Tex Mex places to work downtown for some reason. It is a shame, because I love that stuff:) Is Salsa A La Salsa still there? That is kind ...

Millwright is "topping off" today. Saw the Christmas tree being lifted up this morning.

This is coming along very nicely. Their website is now up and running. Interesting to note that they have 1 unit under $1,000/mo. http://chromampls.com/

Are my eyes deceiving me, or do the ground level windows have a blue hue to them? I walked by today, and couldn't tell if there was some film or lining on the interior side. Either way, it is looking really sharp. Hard to imagine that this will be an Embassy Suites - I never think of downtown or bea...

I'm really enthusiastic about this project. I walk through or by Gaviidae every day and it is always striking just how dead the building is despite being a central hub of the skyway system. I especially like the giant Y and hope that the feature remains (not sure about code issues or feasibility iss...

Saw this in person the other day, can confirm: is utter garbage.

Seriously, this has got to be the worst-clad building ever constructed in Minneapolis. I can't believe any architect approved this.

It's about time we got something worse than Center Village

The Acme complaint about parking speaks to the mentality many still have about parking: if it isn't literally adjacent to or across the street from the destination, it doesn't exist.

It will be interesting to see how rent here compares to other recently completed "non-luxury" market rate projects. Rents at 2320 Colfax came in way higher than what was initially promised, effectively in the same range as any other new build in Uptown, regardless of no pool, etc. Rents a...

Well it's still better that they remodeled and made the nice corner entrance and then closed than if they hadn't done anything at all, right? Maybe we'll get another outlet store :) A Nike outlet store wouldn't be the worst thing to happen ... it would be nice if another sports/athletic apparel ret...

We must have missed it but the HPC denied this back on April 19, going against CPED's recommendation. The developer is appealing that decision to the City Council's Zoning & Planning Committee on 5/19: http://minneapolismn.gov/meetings/legislation/WCMSP-180042 My guess is that this is a slam du...

the Baker Center renovation is now well underway. They've been stripping off the facade along Marquette this week.

The Saks space is looking nice. Walked by the street level this morning, and they had the coverings off one window. Definitely looks ready for a Thursday opening.

I think it looks nice and the materials all *look* high-end. I think it will turn out looking sharp and attractive. I don't think anyone should worry about whether they will sell, and how quickly. I think the Mill District has proven to be an attractive area for condo buyers. Not to mention, 32 unit...

This would almost undoubtedly be a smaller space though, right? If the Y is so busy then why would they downsize? Yea, Gaviidae has less square footage, but the current location has lots of inactive/dead space (it is really odd). I go to the Y and have been hearing lots of gossip about this. Not co...