Mayo Clinic Square

[TommyT]

I did notice that there is a set of weighted balls in one of the upper windows already, so part of the practice facility must be up and running, unless they are just being stored there for the time being.

[grant1simons2]

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/10/0 ... nneapolis/

It's open! Here's a bit of a look inside. You can even see some of the weighted balls Tommy!

[HiawathaGuy]

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/10/0 ... nneapolis/

It's open! Here's a bit of a look inside. You can even see some of the weighted balls Tommy!

I have half a mind to email the reporter and remind her that this is no longer "Block E". I could understand if her report said "Mayo Clinic Square, formerly Block E", but she didn't. Sloppy sloppy sloppy.

[grant1simons2]

It's not nearly as bad as the ESPN reporter thinking TCF bank was the "new vikings stadium" where they will play the super bowl in 2018

[xandrex]

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/10/0 ... nneapolis/

It's open! Here's a bit of a look inside. You can even see some of the weighted balls Tommy!

I have half a mind to email the reporter and remind her that this is no longer "Block E". I could understand if her report said "Mayo Clinic Square, formerly Block E", but she didn't. Sloppy sloppy sloppy.

The references were fairly innocuous, though yes, it should have actually referenced its current name.

That said, never expect much from a TV station's news writing. It's truly the bottom of the barrel. They care more about their network segments and online video.

[Wedgeguy]

I'm sure Alatus would have preferred that the new name was at least mentioned as they are investing Millions into rebranding and remaking this block to be much better. Time will tell if there will now be more activity on the upper floors than the street and skyway levels which was the opposite case before.

[xandrex]

I'm sure Alatus would have preferred that the new name was at least mentioned as they are investing Millions into rebranding and remaking this block to be much better. Time will tell if there will now be more activity on the upper floors than the street and skyway levels which was the opposite case before.

Alatus would really prefer if you'd use their press release on the project verbatim. Alas, that's not the job of the press.

[Wedgeguy]

I'm sure Alatus would have preferred that the new name was at least mentioned as they are investing Millions into rebranding and remaking this block to be much better. Time will tell if there will now be more activity on the upper floors than the street and skyway levels which was the opposite case before.

Alatus would really prefer if you'd use their press release on the project verbatim. Alas, that's not the job of the press.

Until there is something other than Jimmy John's, Kerian's and Starbuck's for tenants. A press release is not really going to help them too much. Have there been any RUMORS as to possible tenants to fill the empty spaces yet??? LOL

[Mpls9]

It's not nearly as bad as the ESPN reporter thinking TCF bank was the "new vikings stadium" where they will play the super bowl in 2018

I expect nothing less from BSPN these days.

[Nick]

[MNdible]

Is that the mythical ground level corridor in the fourth photo?

[seanrichardryan]

Boy, it's still pretty hulking isn't it?

[nate]

Boy, it's still pretty hulking isn't it?

My thoughts too. This building will just be a different flavor of turd, when it is all said and done.

[grant1simons2]

Boy, it's still pretty hulking isn't it?

My thoughts too. This building will just be a different flavor of turd, when it is all said and done.

No it won't. I don't understand how we can judge a building in mid-construction

[Nick]

Is that the mythical ground level corridor in the fourth photo?

Nah, skyway level.

[mullen]

i think it will be fine with the new stone.

[mnmike]

Hmm, well the design did change from the original

New (can see it taking shape in the construction pics)
http://www.600hennepin.com/

Old:

http://www.startribune.com/local/minnea ... 28781.html

[TommyT]

Lost a lot of the cool shapes and interesting features. Annoying but typical.

[grant1simons2]

Come on. Warped screens? This is Minneapolis we're talking about

[John]

They're completely reskinning the outside shell of the complex with new materials and that phase of construction hasn't even begun yet. Most of the work so far on the outside has been the removal of the previous façade materials and some prep work to the walls. How can anyone make an opinion about the new exterior facade at this point ?