urbanMSP

I wasn't under the impression that the Midtown Streetcar was mutually exclusive, but rather synergistic with the LRT options?

Anything new on this project? Is it dead? What's likely to come of it if so? Last time I biked by here it's a real eye sore.

http://www.startribune.com/local/south/226999081.html

What are the odds this moves forward with the cut-and-cover option? I'm not even sure what I want to happen anymore.

If my children's children are still dealing with this snafu and the Virginia Triangle ... *Sigh* Just build more transit, at least, then.

Well, I'm not sure what it cost to unweave 62/I-35w a few years back, but I have a feeling this would cost at least half again what that cost. Unless we see some pork barrel spending for interstate commerce (i.e., freeways) I just don't see them fixing this. My real hope is that they tackle some of ...

That's a plausible explanation, and I sincerely hope you're right!

Especially going back to the whole discussion about higher units with views driving the market for new high-rise condo developments. If I were planning a tower and saw that the higher units weren't selling quickly I'd probably be a bit gun-shy to build a skyscraper condo building, right?

I wasn't only referring to his/her post. ^ as in, above, is not on topic. It just so happened that his/her post had virtually no ancillary relation to the building that is Orchestra Hall. IMHO this thread needs moderation and should try to stay a bit more focused.

Perusing the StoneBridge leasing website did anyone else notice that most sold units are on the lower floors? I suppose that's largely due to the fact that prices are far lower, but I would have thought the 10-11-12th floors would have been some of the first to go. Anyone else surprised?

^ This is not even close to on topic. Admin?

I'd love to revive this topic. Driving in the I-35/I-94 commons, heck anywhere near the commons, is just such a farce it makes me angry every single time I drive by. Left entrances, left exits, sharp, blind turns, forced weaving. Does anyone know if there's any chance they'll unweave this weave in t...

I think we mostly agree this isn't a great line for its direct service, but, paired with a few well-placed streetcar lines or improved bus lines, it could be an efficient arterial to the core of DT Minneapolis. I think we should hope it gets built - now, not later.

Plenty, Plenty of blocks left for a supertall. This project is fantastic.

I agree completely that high-angle views are/will be a serious attracting factor for those would-be downtown residents. However,it may actually give a nice tiered look if there are mid-rises nearest the river with taller skyscrapers behind them. Thankfully there's not much to block this project's vi...

Do we have more info on that single story section? Swimming pool and such? Not sure I understand why they bothered, but it's probably better than a mere surface lot?

I'd think that cars, after stopping, would simply know they are to yield to a train. But, you never know...

Is anyone else here looking to actually live in this building when it's done? With a July opening, what's the best way to get to the top of the pile for the best units? I'm thinking I'd pull the trigger and put down a deposit on this gem.

I'm actually glad they included integrated parking in this project. The part of the building that sticks out from the rest of the nearby apartments is gorgeous and the retail will draw the eye from the relatively bulbous parking structure. Parking is incredibly tight in this area as it is and they d...

I'll take anything mentioned in same sentence as the IDS, personally.

I'm curious to know more about the feasibility of an elevated bike path, a sort of causeway option. Isn't it Denmark where they've done this more extensively? When you don't need high weight capacities I could see this being a real option worthy of consideration. Of course, as evidenced by the Sabo ...