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by twinkess
January 6th, 2014, 8:06 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line (Hiawatha LRT)
Replies: 628
Views: 246551

Re: Blue Line (Hiawatha LRT)

Stuff like this is why I keep coming back here. Thanks for the history lessons people!
by twinkess
January 6th, 2014, 8:03 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5265
Views: 1246691

Re: Southwest Corridor (Green Line Extension)

The consulate office is downtown, of course. Yup, I used to work in the building (4th ave and 7th st if I can remember off the top of my head). Was quite a surprise one day when the elevator opened, scented air wafted in (not kidding, smelled like flowers) and there was a Canadian flag across the w...
by twinkess
December 2nd, 2013, 10:55 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Surly Brewery - (Malcolm Avenue & 5th Street SE)
Replies: 181
Views: 79896

Re: Surly Brewery - (Malcolm Avenue & 5th Street SE)

Thanks for the link! Looks like there about to start pile driving.
by twinkess
November 25th, 2013, 11:10 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Target Field Station (the Hotel) & Target Field Station (the Station)
Replies: 1016
Views: 174680

Re: Target Field Station (The Interchange)

So... seems like the biggest mobility gain from this project is the elevator for the tower crane operator.
I thought they just climed a ladder.
by twinkess
November 25th, 2013, 11:01 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Twin Cities Underground Rail
Replies: 81
Views: 16766

Re: Twin Cities Underground Rail

Since we're all dreaming here, I'd say my "dream" line would be a tunnel under Nicollet Mall, continuing under Loring Park and then Hennepin Ave. The line would then come above ground and turn west in the greenway and finally head south down France, ending at 494. Stops: *Between 6th and 7...
by twinkess
November 21st, 2013, 1:42 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: 4Marq - 400 Marquette Ave (313' - 30 Stories)
Replies: 835
Views: 181373

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

Woohoo!
by twinkess
November 7th, 2013, 1:17 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 478993

Re: Downtown Retail News

It looks like they are clearing out the LEN Outlet in City Center. No signs or anything so not sure if they are changing to a different concept or closing. The other LEN store on the corner by Brooks Brothers is still open.
by twinkess
November 6th, 2013, 3:08 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP Airport / Metropolitan Airports Commission
Replies: 1359
Views: 345937

Re: MSP Airport

Do flights to Asia from around here (MSP or Detroit) go West over the Pacific or North over the Arctic? Both. It fully depends on the departure and arrival station. Already answered, but you can see the direct "Great Circle" route between cities on this website: http://www.gcmap.com/ For ...
by twinkess
November 5th, 2013, 12:01 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bike Share
Replies: 336
Views: 74094

Re: Nice Ride Minnesota

NiceRide is operated as a non-profit, so they will never "turn a profit," per se. Here's their annual report for 2013. https://www.niceridemn.org/_asset/fy64tk/NRMN_2013_Annual_Report_web.pdf A quick look-through shows they are generating enough revenue (from subscriptions, fees, sponsors...
by twinkess
November 5th, 2013, 11:48 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line / Central Corridor construction thread (archive)
Replies: 1597
Views: 354989

Re: Green Line (Central Corridor LRT)

According to the most recent "Making Tracks" email blast:

Service will begin in mid-2014 before July’s Major League All-Star game at Target Field. The outcome of LRV testing will determine the opening date.
by twinkess
November 4th, 2013, 8:31 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bike Share
Replies: 336
Views: 74094

Re: Nice Ride Minnesota

Question: do we know if nice ride turns a profit? Would love for it to hang around
by twinkess
October 28th, 2013, 11:54 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 524060

Re: Downtown Restaurant News

The downtown McDonalds is closed already (a bit early).
by twinkess
October 28th, 2013, 10:27 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Car Sharing / Rental (Car2Go, HourCar, etc.)
Replies: 235
Views: 51901

Re: Car Sharing

Used a Car2Go car last weekend. Used it one way from Lake St Cub back downtown for groceries. Was nice being able to park right infront of my building instead of having to walk to a ramp to use ZipCar. I've now used both ZipCar and Car2Go. I think I might keep both as they both have uses. If my fian...
by twinkess
October 28th, 2013, 10:00 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 524060

Re: Downtown Restaurant News

Wow that brings back memories!
by twinkess
October 28th, 2013, 8:52 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 524060

Re: Downtown Restaurant News

Construction barriers have been placed around the old Jamba Juice stand skyway level in City Center between Len and Baja Sol. The barrier advertizes a place called "The Salad Bar" if I remember correctly.
by twinkess
October 24th, 2013, 10:09 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 524060

Re: Downtown Restaurant News

Nicollet is a funny place, because the street and the skyways are an interesting observation of socioeconomic divide. Gerbil tunnels have a bunch of young finance and target middle managers talking about which prekindergarten to enroll their kids in or what trim package their new Hyundai Santa Fe h...
by twinkess
September 13th, 2013, 2:32 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: LPM Apartments - (376' - 36 Stories)
Replies: 1522
Views: 291099

Re: LPM Apartments - (1368 LaSalle Avenue)

Fantastic!
by twinkess
September 12th, 2013, 12:25 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Loring Park Neighborhood
Replies: 91
Views: 58150

Re: Loring Park Master Plan

The only part of the plan that has been posted here is a one page PDF suggesting height limitations. Am I missing something?
by twinkess
August 20th, 2013, 1:31 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: LPM Apartments - (376' - 36 Stories)
Replies: 1522
Views: 291099

Re: LPM Apartments - (1368 LaSalle Avenue)

I can see it from Skyscape now. I'll put the telephoto on and get a few pics tomorrow.
by twinkess
August 5th, 2013, 8:45 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Nic on Fifth - (290' - 26 Stories)
Replies: 1033
Views: 218240

Re: Nic on Fifth - (455 Nicollet Mall)

Welcome and thanks!