Minnesota
Twin Cities Chooses Light Rail Over BRT
Light rail comes out the winner in another showdown against train vs. bus in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
High Gas Prices Drive Up Cost Of Housing
Twin Cities residents are realizing that the seemingly affordable homes bought far from the region's core are not quite as affordable when transportation costs -- which have escalated as a result of high gas prices -- are taken into account.
'Eminent Domain Saved My Business'
A St. Paul small business owner credits the local development tool with revitalizing his neighborhood, and pleads to others to resist anti-eminent domain campaigns.
If Ethanol Is Dependent Upon Coal, Is It Green?
To "end our addiction to oil", ethanol, a bio-fuel, seems a likely transportation fuel to boost. However, from an air quality and global warming perspective, if the ethanol is going to be produced from coal-fired plants, is it worth it?
Rail Line Attracts Development In Twin Cities
Housing booms along the corridor of a two-year-old light rail line, decades faster than expected.
Mayor Rybak Pursues Smart Growth In Frozen North
Now in his second term, Mayor R.T. Rybak of Minneapolis has made housing, transit, and livability a priority both in Minneapolis and throughout the Twin Cities region.
Minnesota Governor Vetoes Transportation Bill
He refuses to raise taxes to pay for billions in road improvements, yet voters may overrule him in November.
Thousands Of Hmong Refugees Struggle In Minnesota
The ethnic group known for fighting for the U.S. in Vietnam faces adversity after their last refugee camp closes in Thailand.
An Inside Look At The Skyways Of Downtown Minneapolis
How and why Minneapolis built the nation's largest skyway system.
College Town Passes 30 Percent Per Block Cap On Rental Properties
Winona, MN, plans for the future by banking on smarter development.
Twin Cities Metropolitan Council Publishes 'Local Planning Handbook'
The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council of local governments publishes a web-based "Local Planning Handbook" to guide planners in the seven-county metropolitan area through the preparation and updating of their city and county comprehensive plans.
Rail Builds Better Economy
Twin Cities soar with transit, Detroit sinks without.
Land Of The Mega Garage
Many homeowners in the midwest are "supersizing" their garages.
Is It Cheaper To Lease Cars For Transit Riders?
How does the cost of new rail systems compare to leasing riders luxury SUVs instead?
Minnesotan Mayors Demand Upgrades To Transportation
Transportation issues remains a top issue with Minnesotan citizens -- so why isn't the current legislation doing anything about it?
Redefining Suburbia
In the upper Midwest, a new take on suburban development is becoming a reality on 350 acres.
Slow Start For Duluth Commuter Rail
Duluth, MN is testing whether commuter rail might be a viable alternative to driving in a medium-sized, relatively uncongested metro area.
Downtowns See Healthy Residential Growth
Demographic trends, amenities are contributing factors
Minneapolis: Great Architecture, Clean Streets
San Francisco urban affairs columnist John King visits Minneapolis and concludes that the city confirms everything he knows about cities.
Regional Parks For The Twin Cities
A 25-year plan would include three new parks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area and additions to numerous existing park areas.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
