Interesting side note that there were 26,000 people living downtown in 1991 versus 35,000 in 2012! The Target store was very controversial at the time, but it has panned out to be a great asset to downtown. There was some neighborhood opposition to the initial Target Tower proposal which was about 49 stories. if I recall correctly, that was mainly due to concern about obstructing the views of residential buildings nearby. The Minneapolis skyline was much smaller then. I don't think there would be as much controversy now with a very tall building in this area There is so much more high rise density along Nicollet Mall compared to 1991.
I really like the rehab of the buildings at 10th and Nicollet. My only gripe is I wish there was a cafe or restaurant included that would front Nicollet Mall. That would complete and reinforce the identity of this 4 block stretch of the mall as "restaurant row". It would be particularly appealing in the summer with an addition of a sidewalk cafe.