Minneapolis
Shared Mobility for Those Who Need a Little Extra Help
A new service in St. Paul and Minneapolis will assist riders at both ends of their rides.
Mayoral Op-Ed Touts New Equitable Development Model in Minneapolis
A plan for 48 acres of riverfront land could make Minneapolis a leader in doing redevelopment right, argue city leaders.
48-Acre Mega-Development Taking Shape on Minneapolis Waterfront
The Minneapolis City Council will consider initial mixed-use development plans for critical riverfront industrial site surrounded by a struggling residential neighborhood.
Two Cities That Reduced Driving Over a Decade
Minneapolis and Seattle bucked national trends by increasing active transportation and use of public transit in recent years.
Development, Population Growth Reshaping Downtown Minneapolis
Thousands of news residents and apartment units, along with almost a billion dollars of development investments, arrived in Downtown Minneapolis in 2017.
Mapping the Wealth Accumulation of Homeowners
Exclusionary zoning really pays off for people that already had enough money to buy a home. A new mapping project shows exactly where that's true int he area around Minneapolis.
Funding Focus in Push to Diversify Minneapolis Neighborhood Groups
The leadership of neighborhood associations does not reflect the city’s demographics. In the future, funding of the groups could be dependent on reaching diversity benchmarks.
10-Story Apartment Project Tests the Limits of Minneapolis' New Comprehensive Plan
A proposed development in Minneapolis would add affordable units in exchange for extra height. A neighborhood group worries about the precedent the project would set.
Minneapolis Liquor License Restriction Lifted
The city’s "7-acre rule" limited liquor licenses to restaurants in a commercial zone, but a repeal of the ordinance last year means that restaurants across the city can now apply to serve liquor.
'Green Zones' an Immediate Success in Minneapolis
After years of planning and development, two Green Zones in Minneapolis are attracting desired investments and paving the way for more success.
Affordable Housing Advocacy Efforts Taking Root in St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnesota, is working on its comprehensive plan, and advocates want to see upzoning changes similar to what happened in Minneapolis.
Frequent Rider Miles for Buses
In Minneapolis and San Francisco, public transit agencies are considering loyalty programs to boost ridership.
Philadelphia Unlikely to Follow Minneapolis' Lead in Zoning Reform
Minneapolis is setting a bold example by ending single-family zoning, but chances are a similar change won’t be coming to Philadelphia.
Minneapolis Plan Could Finally Complete Grand Rounds Trail Extension
Linking up the last part of the Grand Rounds trail would create a continuous pedestrian and biking loop around the city.
Recent Parking Reform: Start of a Wave of Change?
The range of cities that have recently removed parking mandates could help motivate others that are eyeing new parking policies.
Twin Cities Set Ambitious Target for Electric Buses
The planned opening of a new bus rapid transit line is the impetus for a larger-scale shift to electric buses by Metro Transit.
Putting a Bow on Top of the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The City Council overcame a last minute legal challenge to approve the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan late last week.
Updated: Last Minute Opposition to Minneapolis 2040 From Environmental Groups
A coalition of opposition groups claims that density is bad for the environment, and that the Minneapolis 2040 comprehensive plan should be stopped.
6 Ways the Minneapolis 2040 Plan Changed
Any aambitious plan will have to change on its way to adoption. The Minneapolis 2040 comprehensive plan not only kept many of its core ambitions intact through the political process, but expanded them.
Minneapolis 2040 Expected to Pass After Adjustments
One of the most ambitious comprehensive plans of a major city in the United States is headed to approval, after amendments and compromises garnered the necessary political support among city councilmembers.
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