Considering a ‘Donut Theory’ of Development in Minnesota
Minnesota’s suburban “donut” has devoured resources, jobs and hospitals — deepening decline in both rural towns and inner-city neighborhoods. Read »
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Streets.mn supports itself solely by donations and, this year, a small grant. If you enjoy our work, please help keep it going. And growing! Read »
Inspiration from China
From high-speed trains to bike-friendly infrastructure and an abundance of electric vehicles, China’s cities could offer some valuable lessons. Read »
Walking All the Streets of Nicollet Island
In his walking tour of every Minneapolis neighborhood, Max Hailperin details the bridges, architecture and other features of Nicollet Island. Read »
How St. Paul’s Commercial Zoning Rules Hamper the City
Beyond negative impacts on walkability, restrictive commercial zoning inhibits incremental development and raises barriers for small, independent developers in St. Paul. Read »
The Quarterly Transit Report: June 2025
Updates and analysis from the recent Metro Transit schedule change that replaced the workhorse Route 21 with the B Line Bus Rapid Transit. Read »
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Managing Editor Job at Streets.mn
Given a pending retirement, Streets.mn is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic managing editor to usher us into a new era. Read »
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The Case for a New Summit Avenue Bikeway
Summit Avenue is a popular place to bike in St. Paul. But a multi-million-dollar project to improve the lanes can make it safer for all users. Read »
17 Urbanist Observations from a Trip to Denver
Our urban geographer visits Denver and reports back on what's good, what's bad and what the Twin Cities can learn from its Western cousin. Read »
Successful City Parks Create Safe, Inclusive Communities
When public parks incorporate measures to make the space feel safe and welcome, it fosters positive social interaction across diverse communities. Read »
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Newsletter: June 18, 2024
In this issue of the Streets.mn newsletter, learn about why St. Paul needs zoning reform, a grassroots B Line campaign, the second part of the Midtown Greenway history and the aunties of active mobility, plus the latest podcast episodes, events and interesting articles we're reading. Read »