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by uptownbro
June 4th, 2021, 10:17 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487508

Re: RBC Gateway (Four Seasons) - 37 stories - 519'

Would this still be constrained to the streetcar fund or can it shift to bus? Either way its a much better building then I expected and really helps make that end of Nicollet mall feel far more welcoming to bikers and pedestrian with the park on the other side.
by uptownbro
June 4th, 2021, 10:13 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: George Floyd murder and aftermath
Replies: 175
Views: 75818

Re: George Floyd murder and aftermath

Most plans are made in secret and once details are finalized the public hears about it and can react. Biden wrote his infrastructure plan in "secret" and when the details were done he showed the public and even if it doesnt pass he actually came out with a very good plan. Maybe the CC shou...
by uptownbro
June 3rd, 2021, 12:18 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: George Floyd murder and aftermath
Replies: 175
Views: 75818

Re: George Floyd murder and aftermath

I think the speedway idea is great!
They could build a new building for a historical center on the events of that area. This is more long term planning of the area but still.
by uptownbro
June 3rd, 2021, 7:37 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: George Floyd murder and aftermath
Replies: 175
Views: 75818

Re: George Floyd murder and aftermath

The less the city leadership is involved the better on the bus issues. There is a reason none of them have come out as having signed off on this.
I do think they can sell the idea of a bus station and redoing the road/sidewalk but it wont be easy.
by uptownbro
May 27th, 2021, 8:49 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Target Center Renovation
Replies: 548
Views: 129344

Re: Target Center Renovation

I agree, assuming with the E-tab revenue the city is able to get out from under its stadium debt I would either like to see the .5% tax removed or have it be specified for what it can be spent on. Maybe have it be used to fund development/ improvements around the complexes? Build out better transit ...
by uptownbro
May 27th, 2021, 8:40 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Target Center Renovation
Replies: 548
Views: 129344

Re: Target Center Renovation

At the time I thought it was a half baked idea but the pull tab revenue has far exceeded what was expected. I hope this allows us to pay off the stadium debts sooner and use that money plus the interest saving for other social investments.
by uptownbro
May 24th, 2021, 7:59 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Minnetonka Area – General Topics
Replies: 200
Views: 94589

Re: Minnetonka Area – General Topics

I have toured multi building luxury apartment complex's where you couldn't use the other buildings amenities.
I get having some shared ones but also its a pool in MN which can be used for all of 3-4 months maybe
by uptownbro
May 24th, 2021, 11:13 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Target Center Renovation
Replies: 548
Views: 129344

Re: Target Center Renovation

I have gone to a few games and its a pretty nice stadium now. I dont think we will get a new one anytime soon. That being said I dont see why we cant expand the plaza in front of target field and remove the 3 way skyway between target center and the A and B ramp. That will help make the area feel li...
by uptownbro
May 12th, 2021, 11:00 am
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Replies: 681
Views: 310278

Re: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Im still all for moving the sailing school but that shouldnt cause the pavilion to be moved instead.
by uptownbro
May 12th, 2021, 8:39 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market
Replies: 1291
Views: 813794

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market

I know its to short notice but why not memorial day weekend for such an event. Based on the vaccine numbers and supply I think it could be done. It should be warm out plus most of the covid restrictions assuming we dont have a spike should be done. Have a kick off to "Summer in Minneapolis"...
by uptownbro
May 12th, 2021, 8:13 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market
Replies: 1291
Views: 813794

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market

Some but not all city leaders take downtown for granted, that its draw for workers and residents is a given at this point. Nothing is a given in life. Covid aid will be a one time thing and assuming the city doesnt want to end up in a tax revenue spiral they need to assume the worst case. No the cit...
by uptownbro
May 11th, 2021, 2:11 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Embarrassing Confessions of Urbanists
Replies: 349
Views: 98442

Re: Embarrassing Confessions of Urbanists

Didnt say I had not done it via bike as well but its just one of my preferred ways to explore especially in the winter months. Plus you can cover alot of ground in a car
by uptownbro
May 11th, 2021, 11:47 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Embarrassing Confessions of Urbanists
Replies: 349
Views: 98442

Re: Embarrassing Confessions of Urbanists

Myself and one of my best friends whos also an urbanist love to just drive around a city and explore via car. We have done this not only in Minneapolis and St. Paul but in Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, La Crosse and many of the suburbs. Its fun to just see how a road changes and the story it can tell.
by uptownbro
May 11th, 2021, 11:32 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market
Replies: 1291
Views: 813794

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market

Ovative Group is leasing another 19k square feet in the nordic and will be able to house 314 employees vs its current work force of 210
by uptownbro
May 5th, 2021, 12:37 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 479686

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Per axios a sports bar is going into the prime 6 space. Not sure if this would count as a sports bar but it also says saks off 5th has emptied there store
by uptownbro
May 5th, 2021, 11:59 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 479686

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Bad axe is a great time and I think it will draw people from all over. It will be a huge hit with those that live in downtown as well as those that work in the city.
by uptownbro
May 5th, 2021, 8:32 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Carbucks
Replies: 20
Views: 17262

Re: Carbucks

I guess to me in todays social environment that comes across as asking about ones political views given how political the issue of policing has become. Granted I dont think it should be as its a cop directing traffic vs other duties of there job which seems very good given how backed up this store i...
by uptownbro
May 4th, 2021, 12:32 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Carbucks
Replies: 20
Views: 17262

Re: Carbucks

Can they legally ask that question? I doubt they will remove the drive through unless they don't see a large drop in sales with it closed. If they do I can see them closing it if not this will get interesting to say the least. Also the officer is directing traffic which given the amount of traffic t...
by uptownbro
April 28th, 2021, 12:30 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown - LynLake - The Wedge - News & General
Replies: 1498
Views: 582508

Re: Uptown-LynLake-Wedge - News & General Topics

An Asian fashion restaurant will be going into the Fuji Ya space
by uptownbro
April 20th, 2021, 1:22 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Ideas / Wish List for Mpls in 2021-2022
Replies: 52
Views: 31174

Re: Ideas / Wish List for Mpls in 2021

I wonder how that works with bidens infrastructure plan