Affordable Housing is a Paradox
“Affordable” housing is a paradox. It’s not actually affordable, and the engine of its development is the expiration of the affordability it claims to offer. Read »
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Metro Gold Line BRT – Full Ride With Steve’s Wanderlust
Join YouTuber Steve Scott on a ride along the full length of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit route! Read »
The People’s Pitstop: Cycling Gestalt and the Midtown Bike Center
The Midtown Greenway moves a million people a year, but a trail without a place to shower, fix a flat and grab a coffee isn't a commute — it's a hobby. Meet the Midtown Bike Center. Read »
Minneapolis needs to reduce minimum lot sizes
How a simple, well-tested zoning change can make homeownership more affordable in the city. Read »
One Parking Space at a Time: How a New Saint Paul Resident Got the City to Say Yes to Bike Corrals
A Saint Paul newcomer with hard-won lessons from Omaha spent a year emailing, pushing, and coalition-building — and got the city to say yes. Read »
Presenting Talking Headways: Week Without Driving
In this episode from the Talking Headways Podcast, Anna Zivarts leads a roundtable about the Week Without Driving event. Read »
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3 Ideas to Create Better Summer Cities
Summer’s recent resurgence has bummed me out since I’m not exactly a fan of hot weather, but the bright side is that it means this post (which I procrastinated on writing for about two months) can be published and still be somewhat timely even as the first signs of autumn appear. As global warming continues […] Read »