National Links: A Billionaire Urbanist?
A neighborhood in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, modifies its pandemic-era tradition of socially distanced block parties. Plus, pedestrian-only streets in Paris. Read »
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The Landscape of Minneapolis Cycling: A Photo Essay
Minneapolis is known as a great city for cycling and cycling infrastructure. This photo essay showcases cyclists' dynamic energy. Read »
Presenting: Ghost of a Chance
The first two episodes from a Star Tribune podcast documenting the journey of two early Black homeowners in south Minneapolis. Read »
St. Paul’s New Bikeways for 2024
Though St. Paul has added several new bikeways recently, many fall short of not only high hopes, but even the city's own design guidelines. Read »
Rethinking I-94: The Public Discontent at MnDOT’s Disconnect
MnDOT seems ready to remove boulevards from consideration when Rebuilding I-94, despite public opposition. Reach out to express your opinion. Read »
Street Views: Transit Without Displacement
No one likes road construction, but too often mass transit projects unfairly take the blame for inconveniences to traffic and local businesses. Read »
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The First and Only Hmong Bookstore in the World
A story of perseverance leads from the shores of the Mekong River to the founding of the world's first and only Hmong bookstore. Read »
Classic Articles
Is Home Ownership Out of Reach?
The updated Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan doesn't address the need to make home ownership attainable for lower-income residents. Read »
Are District Councils Really Just Homeowner’s Associations?
How can we organize our neighborhood governing bodies to reflect their community demographics? Read »
The Resurgence of Trains
Active rail lines are a headache for urban planning. But we should keep them wherever we can. Read »
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News and Views: Elections, Inclusionary Zoning and More
Joe Harrington reminds us of the importance of federal policy for local transportation projects in our October newsletter. Read »