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by BBMplsMN
July 25th, 2018, 4:32 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: East End / Thresher Square / Trader Joes - 713 Washington Ave S
Replies: 407
Views: 95275

Re: East End / Thresher Square / Trader Joes - 713 Washington Ave S

Good to see the bike racks getting used. They have a lot of them. They span about half the block on Chicago, pretty much wherever there aren’t plants or a dog relief area. I’d be curious to see where they could fit more in.
by BBMplsMN
July 25th, 2018, 8:18 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Eleven - 1111 West River Parkway - 41 stories / 550'
Replies: 381
Views: 218512

Re: Eleven (Ryan Condo Tower) - 1111 West River Parkway - 43 stories / 526'

It seems that the motive behind this is that the MPRB is working on closing at least parts of the downtown section of West River Parkway to car traffic, which makes everything make more sense. As it stands now, the only curb cuts onto the Parkway between 35W and Hennepin are the Stone Arch Bridge p...
by BBMplsMN
July 13th, 2018, 3:10 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bike Share
Replies: 336
Views: 74140

Re: Bike Share

I've seen a lot of people riding them on Nicollet in downtown. And I just saw one go by my place near Lake Calhoun. So they're spreading.
by BBMplsMN
June 8th, 2018, 3:57 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 486929

Re: Gateway Tower (Four Seasons/RBC) - 43 stories - 513'

Can a glass building have a rear end? The butt seems to be on 3rd where there will be tons of conflicts with bikes and buses if its built as is.

I tried to fix the tower quickly.

Image
Bravo! I like this much better.
by BBMplsMN
May 15th, 2018, 1:17 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction (Douglas to Lake St)
Replies: 433
Views: 200585

Re: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction / E Line (Uptown to Downtown)

Experienced the bus lane pilot program this morning on Hennepin. Funny thing, my bus actually went a lot slower than other traffic for those blocks because the lane was so narrow. The bus driver seemed concerned that he'd knock over the cones so he was overly cautious. We'll see if things speed up t...
by BBMplsMN
May 11th, 2018, 8:06 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Nicollet Mall
Replies: 1466
Views: 546593

Re: Nicollet Mall

I know Nicollet was substantially complete last fall, but does anyone know what remains to be finished? I see they are tearing up concrete on nearly every block. Seems related to sewer work. And they have fencing around a lot of the trees where the grating is missing. What else is being done before ...
by BBMplsMN
April 30th, 2018, 3:00 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: East End / Thresher Square / Trader Joes - 713 Washington Ave S
Replies: 407
Views: 95275

Re: East End / Thresher Square / Trader Joes - 713 Washington Ave S

Trader Joe's and Starbucks along Washington, East End apartment entrance along Chicago and Jimmy John's along 3rd.
by BBMplsMN
April 12th, 2018, 6:17 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: City of Minneapolis Office Building - 501 4th Ave S - 11 stories / 171'
Replies: 240
Views: 95165

Re: City of Minneapolis Office Building - 501 4th Ave S - 11 stories / 171'

That lobby and skyway space is great. So light, airy and open.
by BBMplsMN
April 6th, 2018, 8:06 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: West Lake Apartments - 3012 Excelsior Blvd
Replies: 87
Views: 45753

Re: West Lake Street Hotel- 3012 Excelsior Blvd (8 stories, 100')

In terms of removing that left-hand turn, there is presumably a proposal to redevelop the property on the north side (does it include those old, nice looking apartments)? I presume a new building would use the north entry, off of Dean Pkwy? That would also be a nice change. The Brickstone project i...
by BBMplsMN
March 28th, 2018, 3:00 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Minneapolis Skyway System
Replies: 519
Views: 103253

Re: Minneapolis Skyway System

I've seen the new highway signage I posted previously now spread to other buildings. Is this the new standard? Yes, it's a slight update from the old signage meant to be more readable and replace existing signs. But it's not meant to be a reinvention of the signage system. Hopefully that will happe...
by BBMplsMN
February 28th, 2018, 9:09 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: City of Minneapolis Office Building - 501 4th Ave S - 11 stories / 171'
Replies: 240
Views: 95165

Re: New City of Minneapolis Office Building

Wow. I'm impressed. Looks like it will be a good addition to downtown. I especially like the grand entrance to the skyway system.
by BBMplsMN
February 20th, 2018, 11:27 am
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Condo Rental Caps: Economics and Equity
Replies: 21
Views: 18128

Re: Condo Rental Caps: Economics and Equity

I don't have any data, but I would think this is the norm rather than an exception to the rule. My condo has a rental cap. I haven't given it much consideration.
by BBMplsMN
February 12th, 2018, 12:32 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: 510 Marquette Avenue
Replies: 137
Views: 39100

Re: 510 Marquette Avenue

The smallish sign was on the ground level facing Nicollet Station. I assumed it was for the ground level corner space since it replaced the large signage that promoted that location as a restaurant space. But it could be for elsewhere in the building.
by BBMplsMN
February 12th, 2018, 8:57 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: 510 Marquette Avenue
Replies: 137
Views: 39100

Re: 510 Marquette Avenue

A sign on the window says Innovative is coming soon. I'm assuming it's this:

http://www.innovativeos.com/
by BBMplsMN
February 1st, 2018, 11:17 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 188854

Re: U.S. Bank Stadium

A few articles on U.S. Bank Stadium and HKS due to the Super Bowl:

Sports Illustrated
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/29/super ... -minnesota

Popular Science
https://www.popsci.com/minnesota-super- ... chitecture
by BBMplsMN
February 1st, 2018, 11:13 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Minneapolis Skyway System
Replies: 519
Views: 103253

Re: Minneapolis Skyway System

Honeywell has a new Minneapolis Skyway Maps app. I haven't used it yet, but I downloaded it and will give it a try.

http://markets.businessinsider.com/news ... 1014682875
by BBMplsMN
February 1st, 2018, 10:10 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Minneapolis Skyway System
Replies: 519
Views: 103253

Re: Minneapolis Skyway System

I haven’t been downtown for a few weeks, is it really the case that the state’s super bowl planning organizations failed at providing better signage directing people how to get into the skyways from outside? They have big banners outside at major access points that I think say “Skyway Access.” For ...
by BBMplsMN
January 30th, 2018, 8:20 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 188854

Re: U.S. Bank Stadium

You can take a tour (my guide was very knowledgeable) or go to one of the in-line skating/running nights. Those all cost money but they’ll get you inside. You’re not allowed to wander on your own however. You could also go to one of the cheaper events like a home/remodeling show. You can wander a li...
by BBMplsMN
January 29th, 2018, 10:04 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 188854

Re: U.S. Bank Stadium

Yes, it's photoshopped. You can see the actual trams further down on that page.