urbanMSP

I think discussions about how MOA could and possibly should be made better are good. But I also think it's important to keep reality in mind when having those discussions. First of all, the Met Council doesn't have an extra $50 million dollars laying around to alter the current line from the 28th Av...

Judge won't stop $400 million downtown east development
http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/235795931.html

US Bank Arena is Cincinnati's hockey and basketball arena. Not that that doesn't mean they wouldn't go after a stadium here. But just wanted to clarify that they do have naming rights currently.
http://www.usbankarena.com/

Are you serious?! I am completely open to hearing this out and then making a decision. Last time they met with the neighbors (NIMBYs), it was clear that nothing would make them happy. Even guarantees that should the river flow drop below a certain level, the turbines would stop, etc. I'm so sick of ...

Plants: NRG Minneapolis’ downtown system comprises seven plants housing a total of 10 boilers and nine chillers. The main plant, which generates and distributes steam and chilled water, is located at Eighth Street and Fourth Avenue South. The system also includes six satellite district heating and/o...

I guess I disagree with just about everything you wrote here. Want to explain what's so cool about the Lindau Lane "extension", the South Loop small area plan, or what exactly has transformed about Penn/American (other than Wally's)? I will not even hear arguments for how a city of 85k wi...

Now be patient. There will likely be more ambitious projects sprouting up nearby which we will learn more about next year.

Big tease!

Announcement today about full funding for the expansion of Hwy 610 from CSAH 81 to I-94. Dayton and Transportation Commissioner Zelle announced $300 million for road improvements state-wide today. http://www.startribune.com/local/231954591.html $300 Million Program Will Boost Highway Capacity, Impro...

Dayton and Transportation Commissioner Zelle announced $300 million for road improvements state-wide today. http://www.startribune.com/local/231954591.html $300 Million Program Will Boost Highway Capacity, Improve Freight Movement Statewide ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Depar...

I applaud Bloomington for their work in the Airport South area - the planning and implementation (given the many obstacles there; MOA and all its mass/craziness, multiple freeways, the airport, the river, etc.) are far better than 20 years ago. Lindau Lane's extension, Bloomington Central Station's ...

Who would want to live in a small neighborhood where you have planes landing overhead, MOA flanking one side, a freeway flanking the other, and six lane stroads as your neighborhood streets? There are countless examples of apartment buildings/homes where this description fits... and people do live ...

Yes, really! Have you ever actually walked around the HealthPartner's building - or the McGough property? I used to work at HealthPartners - when they built the "central park" and the two 17 story towers. It's a no-mans land! Sure I'd love to see a few more Toronto-style 17 story towers go...

I think this will look really great and add tremendously to the area!
http://bizj.us/tp2nr/i/1

I knew they had been grinding the rails, I just never thought that would result in the sound difference! I like the new noise. It sort of sounds like a small moped or a zip line when racing quickly. I did notice that the train rode 'smoother' than it did prior to the grinding. It'll be interesting t...

I live near the 50th Street/Minnehaha Park Station. Over the weekend I noticed that the trains now make a new sound when in motion. I thought maybe I was just hearing the new trains, and just hadn't noticed it before. But while riding downtown (on an old set of trains) on Saturday night, it was quit...

I have mixed feelings about this development. I think this site should be getting something more than a stubby, residential high-rise. However, I know there is a good chance that we would have to wait decades to see a sizable (500ft - 900ft), mixed-use or office tower. I was thinking about this mor...