Minneapolis

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.

A New Plaza for a New Stadium

Target Field is the forthcoming ballpark for the Minnesota Twins, and the team and their sponsor recently unveiled their plans for the public space in front of the park. Designs include 40 ft. topiary and a giant bronze glove.
13 February 2009 - 12:00pm
Minneapolis Post

Bus Funding Plans Draw Criticism

The chairman of the Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council announced Monday plans to use federal stimulus money to fund the bus system rather than "shovel-ready" projects for which they were intended.
6 February 2009 - 11:00am
Pioneer Press

Twin Cities Transit Ridership Up, Funding Down

Ridership is up on transit in the Twin Cities. Fewer cars are being sold, and tax revenues are down. With little funding expected to fill the gap, transit fare increases may be on the horizon.
5 February 2009 - 11:00am
Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

Impound Lot Could Find New Life in Mixed Use

The City of Minneapolis is considering a plan to convert a 55-acre site containing an impound lot into a mixed-use office and residential project.
7 November 2008 - 6:00am
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune

Collapsed Bridge Reborn

Just over a year since its deadly collapse, the rebuilt Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis is scheduled to reopen as early as next week.
11 September 2008 - 6:00am
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune

Builder Says Inclusionary Zoning Doesn't Work

In this op-ed, a builders association representative argues that proposals for inclusionary zoning laws in Minnesota that require a certain percentage of affordable housing do not achieve the goals they aim for.
4 August 2008 - 5:00am
The Pioneer Press

Minneapolis Residents Take to Their Bikes

The Minneapolis area is already 2nd in the nation for the percentage of commuters who bike to work. With gas prices soaring, the number of bicyclists has soared. One route over the Mississippi River has seen a doubling of bikes from last year.
9 July 2008 - 7:00am
Star Tribune

Best Ideas of the Week

Fri, 04/04/2008 - 16:00

Another week has passed, and some more exciting and interesting ideas have taken root in the world of urban planning.

Sales Tax for Transit Catching on in Twin Cities

Five counties in metropolitan Minneapolis have approved the creation of a new quarter-cent sales tax that will be dedicated to funding transit projects.
3 April 2008 - 10:00am
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Interstate 35W Bridge Damaged in 2003, Photos Show

Photos taken in 2003 of the doomed Minneapolis bridge revealed warped gusset plates believed to have been a key point of failure in the 2007 collapse that killed 13 people.
27 March 2008 - 7:00am
AOL News

Art, Agriculture, and Civic Identity Converge in the Great Plains

Tue, 12/18/2007 - 19:25

MINNEAPOLIS--If not for the Walker Art Center I would have scant reason to spend extra time in Minneapolis. Minneapolis is not lacking for charm or culture, but it certainly falls in that middle range of American cities, somewhere between New York and nondescript, which is to say that it is not a destination in and of itself, yet it offers reasons to extend a stay for those who find themselves so far north for other reasons.

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