Minneapolis

Minneapolis Softens its Approach to the Mighty Mississippi

Chris Bentley describes the first piece of an ambitious plan to return portions of Minneapolis' Mississippi River coastline to a more natural state, and encourage public access and redevelopment in the process.

Apr 18, 2013 The Architect's Newspaper

Minnesota Governor Backs Off Raising State Gas Tax

MN Gov. Mark Dayton, fearing that a statewide gas tax increase lacks popular support, will not back the legislature's proposal to raise it, but has affirmed his support for a regional general sales tax for transit. But it may not be that easy.

Apr 15, 2013 StarTribune (Minneapolis)

America's Safest Cities

Gallup has published the results of its survey of the cities deemed safest by their residents. The results closely track the FBI's violent crime rates.

Apr 8, 2013 Gallup Wellbeing

Bicyclists in Minneapolis Come Under Attack

John Metcalfe looks at the frightening incidents of violence being directed at bicyclists using Minneapolis' popular Midtown Greenway.

Apr 5, 2013 The Atlantic Cities

America's Hottest Cities May Be Its Most Sustainable

Everything you've thought about climate control may be wrong. And for that realization, you've got Michael Sivak to thank.

Mar 29, 2013 The Atlantic Cities

Bike-Share Spreads Across Sprawling Midwest

Bike-share is continuing its march towards world domination, with seemingly every large Midwestern American city now jumping on the bike lending bandwagon, reports Angie Schmitt.

Mar 15, 2013 DC.Streetsblog

Minnesota Gov. Unveils Plan to Fast Track Transit Funding

In a budget unveiled last month, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton proposed a .25 percent sales tax increase to fund an expansion of the Twin Cities metro area's public transit systems. The proposal has garnered enthusiastic support.

Feb 5, 2013 The Minn Post

Tempe Better for Bikes Than Portland?

This week, the website Walk Score announced the results of its expanded Bike Score evaluation. With more than double the amount of cities than initially ranked, the usual favorites (Minneapolis, Portland), were joined by some surprises.

Dec 20, 2012 The Atlantic Cities

The Twin Cities's Worst Planning Mistakes

Tired of all those year end "Best of" lists? This should cleanse your palate. Marlys Harris has gathered a list of the nine worst decisions made by planners in the history of the Twin Cities.

Dec 20, 2012 MinnPost

A Novel Approach for Eliminating Surface Parking Lots

In Minneapolis, and cities across the country, surface parking lots are an enduring blight on urban landscapes; their presence often incentivized by existing tax structures. Could a new approach to property taxation maximize the productivity of land?

Dec 10, 2012 Streets MN

Will Minneapolis Finally Get its Signature Park?

Could the nascent plan for Gateway Park satiate Minneapolitans suffering from downtown park envy?

Dec 2, 2012 MinnPost