How should Saint Paul improve its zoning along transit routes?
Saint Paul is considering rezoning land - but how to do it? Luke Hanson argues we need to upzone, especially along transit routes. Read »
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The Aunties of Active Mobility: Jo Anne, Jan, and Amy
This is the final piece in an ongoing series about femme/trans/women (FTW) folks working on and practicing active transportation and helping all of us feel and be more safe. Read »
Why You Should Pay Attention to Saint Paul’s “Traditional Neighborhood District” Zoning Study
Through rezoning, the city has an opportunity to foster new housing, businesses, and walkable, vibrant main streets while simultaneously improving the tax base. Read »
Congress for the New Urbanism: Coming to Minneapolis in 2027!
We're joined in the studio by Mallory Baches, President of the Congress for the New Urbanism, to chat about their 2027 conference in Minneapolis. Read »
To Solve Saint Paul’s Fiscal Problems, We Need More Density
Saint Paul needs to dramatically expand its property tax base to become a financially resilient city — updating its zoning rules to enable “dense” buildings is an obvious first step. Read »
National Links: Reform is Hard in Auto Oriented Cities
Charlotte's light rail systems, dead malls, and municipal wealth funds Read »
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Are Food Trucks Good or Bad for the Twin Cities?
The Case Against Food Trucks I was at an urban planning function a while back when someone asked me, “What do you think of food trucks?” “I don’t know,” I replied. “They seem pretty good to me.” “They’re terrible!” he or she declared. “They suck all the business from legitimate restaurants. They’re ruining cities. Instead […] Read »