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June 5th, 2015, 8:55 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Encore - 935 2nd Street South
Replies: 97
Views: 27568

Re: Encore - (935 Second Street South)

Construction in full swing this morning.
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June 3rd, 2015, 12:17 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown - LynLake - The Wedge - News & General
Replies: 1498
Views: 582616

Re: Uptown General Topics & Development Map

I really like the idea of bumpouts, to reduce the crossing distance and perhaps provide some space for more green space/wider boulevards. Also, bumpouts would presumably be more effective in restricting parking than signs would - though signs could be installed tomorrow at minimal cost, so they have...
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June 1st, 2015, 2:38 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown - LynLake - The Wedge - News & General
Replies: 1498
Views: 582616

Re: Uptown General Topics & Development Map

I should be clear that 99% of me is thrilled and delighted that the City (perhaps with some nudging from local residents) had the vision to insist on this five-block pedestrian connection. If you advocated for this route, my hat is off to you. But the 1% little voice in my head that says “wait, coul...
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June 1st, 2015, 8:55 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown - LynLake - The Wedge - News & General
Replies: 1498
Views: 582616

Re: Uptown General Topics & Development Map

That's a great photo Bapster! The sidewalk in front (south) of this line of buildings is not handicap accessible. In order to travel along the promenade between Flux and the Lander/Sherman Condo project, someone in a wheelchair must either jump a 6-inch curb every block, or travel a block out of the...
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May 28th, 2015, 8:28 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: North Loop Neighborhood
Replies: 1096
Views: 495412

Re: North Loop Neighborhood

I like the amount of retail in this proposal - it's certainly pushing the envelope and extending retail activity to a corner of NL without much retail yet.
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May 26th, 2015, 4:22 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Minneapolis Population / Density - General Discussion
Replies: 334
Views: 160626

Re: Minneapolis Density and Population Growth

Our urban neighborhood is a great place to raise kids. We can walk to the grocery store, the park, school, etc... We lived in a suburb briefly during a transition between homes, and it was o.k. (and we are forever in debt to our generous hosts), but it was so refreshing to be back in an urban neighb...
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May 11th, 2015, 8:24 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Mill City Quarter - 300 South 2nd Street
Replies: 201
Views: 54779

Re: Mill City Quarter - (300 South 2nd Street)

The two components will be on approximately the same schedule.
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April 13th, 2015, 11:34 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Ceresota Building Apartments (155 5th Ave S)
Replies: 49
Views: 13142

Re: Ceresota Building Apartments (155 5th Ave S)

The owner reported the fire impact as minor, and the building still seems to be under construction, no signs of residents yet.
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April 11th, 2015, 2:09 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: 4Marq - 400 Marquette Ave (313' - 30 Stories)
Replies: 835
Views: 181512

Re: 4Marq - (313' - 30 Stories)

From the Mill District 4Marq pretty much (or completely, depending on exact vantage point) blocks any view of Nic on 5th.
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March 23rd, 2015, 10:21 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: The Commons - Downtown East Park
Replies: 687
Views: 128803

Re: The Commons - Downtown East Park

Obviously the underground parking isn't going away, but could the entrance/exit be re-oriented to face 4th Street at a reasonable cost? This shift would improve the view facing the stadium, and make it easier to close Park, if only on special occasions when the crowds are huge and having the larger ...
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February 11th, 2015, 12:45 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Portland Tower - 516 S. 8th St.
Replies: 321
Views: 73381

Re: Portland Tower - 516 S. 8th St.

Heard at recent conference from engineer/consultant: "...many people might extrapolate that lower fuel costs would lead to reduced construction costs, but we're not seeing it. Contractors are busy, and labor shortages are driving costs up, along with general inflation."
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February 5th, 2015, 10:09 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Rumors: A Historical Record of Mystery
Replies: 1127
Views: 182456

Re: Rumors: A Historical Record of Mystery

I can't picture Steve Minn trying to 'steal' RB's identity - he's busy trying to get some deals closed right now, and I don't see what he'd have to gain from all the posts from June/Ryan/RB. In my experience active developers are much more concerned with the opinions of the immediate neighbors of th...
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January 28th, 2015, 1:13 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Alia Tower - 200 Central - 483' / 40 Stories
Replies: 897
Views: 189328

Re: Alatus St. Anthony Tower (Washburn-McReavy Site)

Maybe I'm looking at the rendering incorrectly, but isn't that parking ramp already there?
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December 15th, 2014, 7:31 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Five15 on the Park - 515 15th Avenue South
Replies: 187
Views: 46482

Re: Five15 On the Park - (1515 5th Street South)

The corner facing the Cedar-Riverside LRT station is topped off, but there's another part of the 'h' that is just getting started.
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November 18th, 2014, 8:50 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Brunsfield Place - 915 Washington Avenue N
Replies: 191
Views: 43261

Re: Brunsfield Place - (915 Washington Avenue North)

Thanks - I appreciate the explanation of how much square footage a mezzanine level could add. And good point about the windows to the right - clearly showing the possibility of two levels on the 'first floor.'
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November 17th, 2014, 9:25 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Brunsfield Place - 915 Washington Avenue N
Replies: 191
Views: 43261

Re: Brunsfield Place - (915 Washington Avenue North)

Question for the architects on the forum: does the first floor of the Brunsfield Place look tall enough to legally accommodate a mezzanine level? If so, that might be a way to make the space more attractive for office or office/retail uses.
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October 31st, 2014, 10:02 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Bicycle Drafting
Replies: 12
Views: 718

Re: Bicycle Drafting

I appreciate the chance to draft, and don't mind if someone drafts behind me. I do wish there was a more formal culture though around checking for permission. I try to ask if it's o.k., but sometimes if there's someone in full spandex on a racing bike, I assume they won't mind, but maybe that's too ...
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October 23rd, 2014, 4:11 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Apartment Hunting General Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 19271

Re: Apartment Hunting General Discussion

I own a duplex, and one of the apartments will be available starting December 2, 2014. It is about 1,400 s.f., but only technically a 2BR I believe. One of the bedrooms has a second room that can only be accessed by walking through the bedroom. Asking $1,500/month. The apartment has a large dining r...
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October 21st, 2014, 7:05 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Permit Parking
Replies: 171
Views: 22777

Re: Permit Parking

I don't disagree with the opinion that the permit fee should be more. I get the sense that the real cost, however, is really the hassle of having guests over - if there are more than a few people visiting at a time, they have to park somewhere else. Even if you're using your guest pass for them, the...
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August 22nd, 2014, 3:16 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: [Archived] Uptown Retail & Restaurant News 2012-17
Replies: 1427
Views: 239073

Re: Uptown Retail News

Correct - no one goes there any more, for the aforementioned reason that the crowds are simply unbearable.