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by gahwi003
October 30th, 2012, 12:00 pm
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Vote NO! & NO!
Replies: 92
Views: 9817

Re: Vote NO! & NO!

Still not understanding the fundamental difference between civil union and marriage, except for the name?
As far as I know, civil union you get the tax benefits and whatnot of being married, but you actually aren't married? maybe? anyone wana correct that?
by gahwi003
October 29th, 2012, 10:14 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: University of Minnesota - News & General Topics
Replies: 615
Views: 1135195

Re: University of Minnesota

Dont know if anyone has walked a beat around this area lately, but the Washington Ave strip between Harvard & Huron is transforming into a great little "village". I think, upon the completion of The Station on Washington, this area will draw even more students, (and maybe young profess...
by gahwi003
October 29th, 2012, 6:16 pm
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Vote NO! & NO!
Replies: 92
Views: 9817

Re: Vote NO! & NO!

Thanks John, fotoapparatic, and FISHMANPET for the conversation. Although I still view marriage between one man, and one woman, I have changed my position on this amendment. It seems, like many have stated, it is wrong to force one's ideals onto an entire population. :)
by gahwi003
October 29th, 2012, 1:51 pm
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Vote NO! & NO!
Replies: 92
Views: 9817

Re: Vote NO! & NO!

I view marriage as a bond between one man, one woman, and god, not a signed legal document. That being said, it really doesnt matter to me which way this vote goes. Your church is not in any way threatened by this amendment. My church however is. That would be the Government telling my church that ...
by gahwi003
October 29th, 2012, 2:17 am
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Vote NO! & NO!
Replies: 92
Views: 9817

Re: Vote NO! & NO!

Everyone, As me and John have already illustrated, it is obvious that we all have polar views on this subject. Pursuant to this, I suggest we all post our opinions, and refrain from insulting comments, and assumptions of others beliefs. I guess I will never figure out why people are so opposed or th...
by gahwi003
October 29th, 2012, 12:15 am
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Vote NO! & NO!
Replies: 92
Views: 9817

Re: Vote NO! & NO!

This should be an interesting thread :lol: I view marriage as a bond between one man, one woman, and god, not a signed legal document. That being said, it really doesnt matter to me which way this vote goes. On a side note, I have been, on numerous occasions, publically insulted for stating I would ...
by gahwi003
October 27th, 2012, 10:40 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: LPM Apartments - (376' - 36 Stories)
Replies: 1522
Views: 291204

Re: Magellan Apartment Tower - (1368 LaSalle Avenue)

Also the ugly sign of parking rates off of Lasalle ave is gone and I think all old parking lot signage is now gone (besides the closed lot sign they put up)
We should track these down, and place them in the UrbanMSP Hall of Fame! :lol:
by gahwi003
October 24th, 2012, 10:52 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Velo Apartments - (103 Second Street North)
Replies: 174
Views: 40194

Re: Velo Apartments - (103 Second Street North)

I saw a question about this project in another thread so I thought I'd mention it here. There is still a "for sale" sign on the building and Merit Printing is still operating. Something will eventually happen on this plot but all signs point to it not being the Velo proposal. I am relativ...
by gahwi003
October 24th, 2012, 10:50 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Brunsfield Place - 915 Washington Avenue N
Replies: 191
Views: 43255

Re: Brunsfield Place Apartments - (915 Washington Avenue Nor

This one should be changed to under construction, no?
by gahwi003
October 16th, 2012, 10:44 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: The Bridges - (950 University Avenue SE)
Replies: 242
Views: 46211

The Bridges - (950 University Avenue SE)

http://www.mndaily.com/2012/10/16/fear-hitting-apartment-‘saturation’ Sounds like Doran is planning another student housing project across from FloCo. It didn't specify the exact parcel, but I imagine its the one bordering the 35W exit ramp, and University Avenue. Has anyone herd about this yet? Sou...
by gahwi003
October 15th, 2012, 4:16 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown Hotel Discussion
Replies: 423
Views: 59729

Re: Uptown hotel discussion

We're not talking about a 500 room hotel here -- we're looking at a 100 room hotel operating in an area with very little competition. Who would stay at an Uptown hotel? Likely someone who's somewhat familiar with Minneapolis, perhaps the family or friend of somebody who has an apartment in Uptown w...
by gahwi003
October 15th, 2012, 1:58 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Uptown Hotel Discussion
Replies: 423
Views: 59729

Re: Uptown hotel discussion

As a devils advocate, Ill throw out some negative thoughts. I dont think Uptown could support a hotel of significant size for the reasons following: Uptown is not a national, state, or metro destination. At best, it is a destination for people in Minneapolis, and those in the surrounding inner-ring ...
by gahwi003
October 15th, 2012, 1:42 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: IDS Center
Replies: 266
Views: 92905

Re: IDS Center

I always envy houston for that one. Relly? IMO, this building doesn't belong in Houston. I always thought this belonged in Austin or San Antonio. It seems so...alamo-like if you will. Not that it's a poorly designed building by any standards, but I still feel that it is an oddball in Houston. If yo...
by gahwi003
August 29th, 2012, 7:15 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: What will it take to develop DTE?
Replies: 132
Views: 22222

Re: What will it take to develop DTE?

I dont foresee much development in DTE anytime soon. People want to live in areas that offer a "neighborhood" feel. DTE simply does not cater to those demands. People want walkable neighborhoods, which require a variety of residential, office, retail, and restaurant buildings, ect. But dev...
by gahwi003
August 23rd, 2012, 2:42 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Nic on Fifth - (290' - 26 Stories)
Replies: 1033
Views: 218332

Re: Nicollet Residences - (455 Nicollet Mall)

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/b ... tment.html

They have secured financing for this project.

Sounds like demolition will begin in the fall, following with groundbreaking in November, or December.
by gahwi003
August 20th, 2012, 5:26 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics
Replies: 2027
Views: 783279

Re: Current & Proposed Downtown Minneapolis Projects

would someone smarter than me put together a spreadsheet showing planned projects including fields such as the developer, number of units, date of groundbreaking, expected date of completion? that would be cool I could compile something like this! I'll wait a few days to start in case someone on Ur...
by gahwi003
August 16th, 2012, 6:18 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RS Eden Emanuel - (822 Third Street South)
Replies: 47
Views: 14262

Re: RS Eden Emanuel - (822 Third Street South)

I love the fact that this construction is happening on the other side of Washington, but I feel it's going to be a wall, blocking things off a little. Hopefully we'll see more development in this area to help tie this building into better once the stadium plans are unveiled and approved. Do you thi...
by gahwi003
August 15th, 2012, 6:02 pm
Forum: Updates - Announcements - Problems - Suggestions
Topic: Forum Maintenance & Technical Issues
Replies: 385
Views: 124186

Color Coding

I was thinking it may be helpful to start new development thread titles in color. For example: A yellow title means the project is under construction, green indicates it is complete, blue means proposed, red is cancelled, brown is demolished, and so on.... We could use the same colors that are used ...
by gahwi003
July 20th, 2012, 12:22 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: The Knoll - (1101 University Avenue Southeast)
Replies: 67
Views: 16566

Re: 1101 University Ave. SE (University Lutheran Chapel site

Almost no freshmen have cars. It increases each year...by senior year, I'd imagine half is about right. Especially among the kind of students who are living in these apartments to begin with. Hmm. I've tried looking at the year 2000 census data related to car ownership in the area to get an answer,...