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Their new development won't be Class A? I thought part of the very definition of Class A was a building's age, making almost all new buildings Class A by default -- especially downtown buildings (location). That is, this is what I thought without looking up the definition online.Yes, and note that the Class A vacancy in downtown Minneapolis is now below 10%. I've mentioned it before, but while the Wells Fargo development will open up a lot of office space, it's likely none of it will be Class A.
I think you may have copied something wrong. Your definition of Class A seems off.Their new development won't be Class A? I thought part of the very definition of Class A was a building's age, making almost all new buildings Class A by default -- especially downtown buildings (location). That is, this is what I thought without looking up the definition online.
Class A: "3000 BC Nail polish originated in China. The early mixture contained bees’ wax, gelatin, gum arabic, and egg whites. For color, the Chinese added petals of flowers such as roses and orchids to their polish. After the Chinese dipped their hands in the mixture for several hours, the nails turned red or pink."
http://www.businessdictionary.com/defin ... ass-A.html
I dunno, those sound like some Class A amenities right there.I think you may have copied something wrong. Your definition of Class A seems off.Their new development won't be Class A? I thought part of the very definition of Class A was a building's age, making almost all new buildings Class A by default -- especially downtown buildings (location). That is, this is what I thought without looking up the definition online.
Class A: "3000 BC Nail polish originated in China. The early mixture contained bees’ wax, gelatin, gum arabic, and egg whites. For color, the Chinese added petals of flowers such as roses and orchids to their polish. After the Chinese dipped their hands in the mixture for several hours, the nails turned red or pink."
http://www.businessdictionary.com/defin ... ass-A.html
Yes exactly. And the vacancy rate of Class A will better determine whether a new office tower is built ( i.e. TCF block). 10% is getting pretty tight.Yes, and note that the Class A vacancy in downtown Minneapolis is now below 10%. I've mentioned it before, but while the Wells Fargo development will open up a lot of office space, it's likely none of it will be Class A.
http://www.startribune.com/local/244657501.html
Twin Cities' new U.S. immigration building lacking bus service
MARK BRUNSWICK, Star Tribune February 9, 2014 - 9:59 PM
What federal officials thought was a bus route for new location was really a commuter line without regular stops.
For more than two decades, thousands of immigrants have stepped off a Metro Transit bus and walked a hundred yards or so to a nondescript building near the Mall of America, where they have been able to apply for a green card, petition to get a relative into the United States or take the test to become an American citizen.
In subzero temperatures, the short walk has often brought new meaning to the phrase “huddled masses.”
But with little local public input and because of a mistake that even it acknowledges, the federal government will move its U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices 11 miles away later this year.
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Well, Amy Klobuchar got involved and sanity ensued. The move to remote west Bloomington was cancelled and the office remained in east Bloomington, easily accessible from the Blue Line and many connecting bus routes. However, the GSA still plans to leave that building entirely. I guess they put out an RFP looking for office space (presumably Class B or C) in either downtown. With the Green Line running, I think either downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul is a valid choice for this office. Anywhere outside of the downtowns would likely be less accessible to transit than the east Bloomington location.^That whole situation is upsetting. It's great to see the media focus on transit access, but the article never really gets at the core of the problem...the location itself! Why would this facility not be located in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Transit access would not even have to be considered if it were. Even the most outlying neighborhoods of Mpls-StP have at least hourly service 7 days a week.
I wrote a letter to the editor basically saying the above and more. Since this was the top headline on the west metro print edition today, I'm sure I'm not alone. I tried to articulate and not use too many exclamation points, so we'll see if it gets printed.
EDIT: Jackpot http://www.startribune.com/opinion/lett ... 00961.html
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United Properties planning 240,000-sq-ft Class A office building next to Target Field Station in North Loop #mpls
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.@UnitedPropertie going spec with 240,000 SF Target Field Station Center office project in North Loop.
