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by bubzki2
December 8th, 2021, 3:00 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Replies: 235
Views: 146641

Re: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan

The Minneapolis Federal Reserve is showcasing a new dashboard that will track housing in Minneapolis, specifically as it relates to the Minneapolis 2040 plan.
"...in conclusion, we found that we need more PARKING"
by bubzki2
December 7th, 2021, 8:56 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Alatus Development - 411-417 Lexington Pkwy (MNDOT Snowpile site)
Replies: 51
Views: 36989

Re: Alatus Development - 411-417 Lexington Pkwy (MNDOT Snowpile site)

To be fair, the Frogtown neighbors (including Ms. Swift quoted in article) had also voiced their preference for the vacant lot status quo versus any realistic development here. We'll see if her claim this is a bluff holds water.
by bubzki2
November 8th, 2021, 2:35 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul enacts rent control
Replies: 22
Views: 10988

Re: Saint Paul enacts rent control

Rent control can curtail the disingenuous NIMBY objections that new properties will just raise rents for long time residents, so it may make more ambitious fill in projects have less objections. I like this bit and I really hope you're right. Unfortunately, fixed income homeowners seem to be bigges...
by bubzki2
September 16th, 2021, 8:22 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Twin Cities' National and Global Image
Replies: 1024
Views: 220047

Re: Twin Cities' National and Global Image

If you're into driving a LOT and ... white pastoralism, Chanhassen is tops!

It's a pleasant place, sure, but you're in your car way, way too much if you live there.

Perhaps ironically, they'll soon be fairly close to the terminus of one of the metro's premier transit lines.
by bubzki2
September 16th, 2021, 8:16 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul Districts and Neighborhoods
Replies: 3
Views: 5974

Re: Saint Paul Districts and Neighborhoods

I can hardly even name my own neighborhood in St. Paul. Union Park (District Council) -- boring, nondescript name, Merriam Park -- better, but associated with the uppity areas north of St. Thomas and around the park itself, Snelling-Hamline -- two ... parallel roads(?). This is a great project for s...
by bubzki2
September 10th, 2021, 1:09 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385672

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

Nic. mall is fine, just needs more people and programming. The city did botch their cost-cutting, though.
by bubzki2
September 3rd, 2021, 7:34 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment
Replies: 199
Views: 163767

Re: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment

Talking with the Pulte site foreman, the rowhomes will have EVSE availability as an option. He did not know the amperage off the top of his head. Hopefully 60 or 80, and honestly I think the feature should be standard. 5 years from now it will be. Installing at minimum 50A breaker and a 14-50 outle...
by bubzki2
August 20th, 2021, 8:23 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Stillwater Development News
Replies: 50
Views: 27295

Re: Stillwater Development News

Location? Is this by the courthouse?
by bubzki2
August 19th, 2021, 9:38 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: 695 Grand (Dixies - Saji-Ya site) - 5 stories, 81 units
Replies: 22
Views: 17811

Re: 695 Grand (Dixies - Saji-Ya site) - 5 stories, 81 units

The coalitions of city council support for this vs. the frankly very similar Alatus project is worth reviewing. We're more okay with a less affordable project in an already wealthy area. And this project required actually tearing something existing down.
by bubzki2
August 12th, 2021, 1:35 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: 695 Grand (Dixies - Saji-Ya site) - 5 stories, 81 units
Replies: 22
Views: 17811

Re: 695 Grand (Dixies - Saji-Ya site) - 5 stories, 81 units

Any reason to think this would get different treatment from Mayor Carter as the Alatus project? I almost wonder with Noecker apparently now opposed if there might be a 5-2 supermajority to overrule the Mayor on a potential veto. Different neighborhood and circumstances, obviously.
by bubzki2
August 10th, 2021, 10:15 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Suburbs - General Topics
Replies: 1138
Views: 348080

Re: Suburbs - General Topics

Did that Strib expose even mention condominiums? That seems like the "half-measure" that could be affordable to more people at entry level, and might allow eventual SFH ownership (once equity is accumulated) if so desired.
by bubzki2
July 28th, 2021, 12:35 pm
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Greater Minnesota job market / employment news
Replies: 24
Views: 18178

Re: Greater Minnesota job market / employment news

Grand Marais does have high-speed internet now, though. More mobility to work remotely could lead some to move there full-time or nearly so. I considered it, but too many attachments locally for me.
by bubzki2
July 27th, 2021, 11:34 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Greater Minnesota job market / employment news
Replies: 24
Views: 18178

Re: Greater Minnesota job market / employment news

Grand Marais has had a well known, house-of-cards staffing problem for years. Those J-1 visas were never really a solution. Now their staffing issues are apparently laid bare. Besides Mr. Backlund buying a house/building to put employees in, it's hard to see a direct solution here. The whole region ...
by bubzki2
July 23rd, 2021, 12:48 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Lyndale 4-3 Conversion and Bryant Avenue Reconstruction
Replies: 34
Views: 5427

Re: Lyndale 4-3 Conversion and Bryant Avenue Reconstruction

And recall Nicollet at some point will add another gridded N-S route in the area.
by bubzki2
July 22nd, 2021, 10:25 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: St. Paul Public Schools
Replies: 3
Views: 7166

Re: St. Paul Public Schools

Considering all the young families moving to my neighborhood in St. Paul, I don't know if that makes this more concerning or hopefully just a passing trend... certainly not great for optics.
by bubzki2
July 20th, 2021, 10:45 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Duffey 2.0 - 3rd St N
Replies: 53
Views: 44538

Re: Duffey 2.0 - 3rd St N

I guess in 50 years we can cut holes in the ramp for windows and make it more housing.
by bubzki2
July 19th, 2021, 1:51 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail
Replies: 516
Views: 173178

Re: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail

Agreed. Slower, less direct routes might not serve the many thousands of daily commuters, but Mayo patients and Rochester residents might make trips to the Cities regularly and may not want to take a car (sporting events, etc.) Honestly, taking a train for this route would fit us as a family too.
by bubzki2
July 16th, 2021, 1:33 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment
Replies: 199
Views: 163767

Re: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment

^ Yes, and Stillwater also recently installed a number of automobile scale lighting posts at Lowell Park by the riverfront. They are frequently flooded during high-water times, too.
by bubzki2
July 15th, 2021, 9:22 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Saint Paul - General Topics
Replies: 694
Views: 385672

Re: Saint Paul - General Topics

"The most livable city"

Highland Park homeowners sue St. Paul over construction project

https://www.startribune.com/highland-pa ... 600078063/