Minneapolis

Long Beach out to Prove that Bikes are Good for Business

Long Beach is leading California's bicycle revolution in many ways, perhaps most creatively in establishing bike-friendly shopping districts.
16 January 2012 - 12:00pm
Grist

Restoration? More Like Rehabilitation...

Minneapolis' Peavey Plaza, designed in the heady early 70s, is a sunken design with waterfalls. The site has not aged well, and the landscape architect tasked with fixing the situation is taking significant steps to improve it.
24 November 2011 - 9:00am
The Architect's Newspaper

"There's No Democrat or Republican Way to Pick Up Garbage"

Minneapolis knows it will never win any beauty contests, or become a tourist destination. But city leaders know what makes the city great: it works.
22 November 2011 - 8:00am
GOOD Magazine

The Surprising Rise of Minneapolis as a Top Bike Town

Despite its cold weather and spread-out development patterns, a Midwestern city beat Portland, San Francisco and Boulder for the title of #1 Bike City. Jay Walljasper explains how.
17 October 2011 - 10:59am

"There Aren't Nearly Enough People Here."

That was David Motzenbecker's thought as he began a public meeting of the Minneapolis Planning Department, which inspired him to re-think how the city engages the public.
11 May 2011 - 9:00am
On The Commons

Does Minneapolis Need a Casino?

Columnist Steve Berg thinks Minneapolis must be having an identity crisis. What else would explain the city seriously considering putting a casino downtown?
9 May 2011 - 10:00am
The Minneapolis Post

Minneapolis Questions Worth of Casino Project

A proposal to build a casino in downtown Minneapolis has locals and lawmakers wondering if it's a good deal for the city. The governor wants more than the suggested 25% take of revenues, but others say even that is not worthwhile.
6 May 2011 - 11:00am
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune

Videos Critique Twin Cities' Skyways

Skyways in Minneapolis and St. Paul have been a major part of the two cities downtowns for years, but are also blamed for killing their streetlife. A new video competition challenged filmmakers to explore that dichotomy.
7 April 2011 - 11:00am
MinnPost

New Riverfront for Minneapolis

The city of lakes ironically gets a redesigned riverfront, as was unveiled by the city's Park and Recreation Board. Click for more and the video of the winning design.
9 March 2011 - 6:00am
THE DIRT

Housing Downturn Hits Unsuspecting Markets

Areas once thought to be virtually immune to the downturn in the housing market are starting to see signs of decline.
14 February 2011 - 2:00pm
The New York Times

Seeking a Greener Future for Downtown Minneapolis

With a downtown largely devoid of trees, Minneapolis is considering a new plan that would add more green life and greenspace to the city's center.
26 January 2011 - 6:00am
MinnPost

New Stadium Succeeds in Minneapolis

Brendan Patrick Hughes examines what other cities can learn from the recently constructed Target Field.
1 December 2010 - 1:00pm
Next American City

Theft Apparently Not a Problem for Bike-Sharing Programs in the U.S.

Bike-sharing can't seem to shake its reputation for being a crime magnet, as in Paris. But here in the United States, theft and vandalism simply haven't emerged as problems, says Noah Kazis.
29 November 2010 - 1:00pm
Streetsblog

Managed Roads Favored Over Expansion in Twin Cities

Officials in the Twin Cities are looking to shift away from major road expansion projects and focus more on creating managed lanes that are intended to put a price on avoiding traffic within the two cities.
29 September 2010 - 9:00am
Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

Downtown Improvement District Lives Up To Name

This column from MinnPost praises the year-old Downtown Improvement District in Minneapolis for helping to revive the city's downtown core and give people a reason to walk.
12 August 2010 - 9:00am
MinnPost

Portland Demoted to America's Second Most Bike-Friendly City

The city of Portland is in a state of shock after being de-throned as America's most bike-friendly city.
8 April 2010 - 8:00am
The Oregonian

Twin Cities-to-Chicago Rail Plans Released

The state of Minnesota has released its final plans for a high-speed rail route connecting the Twin Cities to Chicago.
31 December 2009 - 1:00pm
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune

Anti-Transit Bias Revealed in Museum Exhibit

Conrad DeFebre of Minnesota 2020 went to an exhibit about transportation at the Minnesota History Center titled "Going Places: The Mystique of Mobility" and found an overt bias against transit.
19 June 2009 - 6:00am
Minnesota 2020

A Meaner, Greener Recipe for Concrete

Concrete in a Minneapolis bridge replacing that which collapsed in 2007 is made of a concoction that boasts less environmental impact and durability. And it's self-cleaning.
31 March 2009 - 2:00pm
The New York Times

Free Pancakes, Free Rides, and (Almost) Free Beer

Thu, 03/19/2009 - 12:22
We Americans love a discount. Wal-Mart and the discount retail boom are proof enough of that. What we love even more, though, is free stuff. Just slap the word "free" before almost anything and we'll line up.

This mentality represents some challenges for cities, but also some opportunities. The challenge is that if people don't have to pay for something, they probably won't. And the opportunity is that if people don't have to pay for something, they're way more likely to want it. Let's think of this concept in terms of three innately American traditions: pancakes, mobility, and beer.
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