urbanMSP

Well, it's true that we haven't gotten any 500+ foot towers in the two years this site's been active, but at the same time, we haven't gotten a ton of new towers either. We've only gotten 2 buildings taller than 13 stories so far, with 5-6 more far enough along to have had public renderings released...

No. Ad went up recently on Craigslist. Looks like they're aiming for June, now.

In general, I agree that uncompetitive bidding processes and single developers building entire neighborhoods is bad. But, in this specific case, where Ryan is already building the ramp beneath the building, I'd have no real problem with them just being given the rights to develop the top, or with wi...

Speaking of the bathrooms, I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the sexy bath.

Great to see more services move into SPUD. Has anyone heard anything about whether Amtrak is actually coming or not?

I thought mortenson and ryan were teaming up on this tower?

Ryan and Magellan are teaming up, AFAIK.

You're right. The decision hasn't been made yet. I think the reason we're all discussing the Ryan proposal and ignoring Mortenson's is just because we actually know things about Ryan's, and have (distorted) renderings, whereas literally the only thing we know about Mortenson's plan is that it's a 30...

This went before the planning commission on Thursday. They were also unimpressed with the extraordinary amount of parking.

Cool. Thanks, guys!

So, architectural/structural question I'm hoping someone can answer. I know that there's a good reason that all of the mid-rise buildings we're seeing go up are ~80' tall: That's as high as they can go with stick construction, by the fire code. Is there a corresponding simple reason that a high perc...

I'd like to see a reimagining of the hotel plan that wraps around Mesa, and actually fills in the lot with the house on it. I've got no problems with demolishing an old house, but only if a building is built there, not a parking lot.

Yeah, I think the photos are a bit distorted. The WF towers look noticeably thinner than in past renderings.

That actually looks pretty good. I'm happy that it looks like it will be a green roof over the whole parking structure.

Also, a land bridge over the 4th/Chicago/LRT intersection? Have we heard anything about that before?

I guess we'll see, but if they actually are the same height, it'll be the same height as the tower portion of the office building, and a couple stories taller than the portion of the office building it's next to. I agree that it would be nice if it was at least 20-40 feet taller than the high point ...

Cool. It's was interesting to see project names I didn't recognize, and then realize that they're now complete, but going by a different name. Also, that concept Stadium Village station area plan image is very nice.

Hm. I'm assuming that'll be a green roof on the side portion, though I'd be thrilled if the entire top parking level had a green roof above it. Guess we'll see tomorrow.

Yeah, I'm not seeing that either. That being said, I'm going to follow FISHMANPET's example, since I'm pretty open about my real name elsewhere.

^This. (Viktor's post, not the one that snuck in while I was typing.) Despite what doomsayers say, this being canceled wouldn't be the end for all trains ever. It might mean that neither of the currently planned extensions happen, and we just focus on better bus service, for years even. But, eventua...

Yeah, I've seen a couple usernames that are probably women (I know I've seen a Jenny something), but one can never be sure on the internet. I'm pretty sure all the relatively prolific (400+ posts) posters are guys.

Huh. No idea then.