An upcoming reconstruction project has the potential to bring high-quality infrastructure changes that connect the community and extend continuity with the rest of Nicollet. Read »
2026-2027 Board Application deadline extended to November 23rd Read »
Cities rethink stairs, trains, and malls: housing reforms, tram-train innovation, rainbow crosswalk fights, and climate-ready malls headline this urbanism roundup. Read »
Residents around Farmington, MN are raising alarm over proposed hyper-scale data centres — pointing to massive water use, limited job creation and minimal local input in decision-making. Read »
Expanding local food access, the St. Paul Farmers Market launched a new Lowertown indoor market (308 Prince St.), open weekends, 9 AM to 1 PM, supplementing its outdoor site and Bachman's satellite locations. Read »
UMD researchers are working on a new biomass product — biochar — to beef up roadside bioswales and absorb pollutants before they reach lakes and rivers. Read »
The most conspicuous work of the Tri-Area Block Club was establishing Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary. Here's the story of how the dedicated North Enders accomplished it. Read »
In this issue of the newsletter: a local guide to LRT, transit & walkability at a protest, Midtown Greenway at 25 on the podcast, plus the latest events! Read »