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Support St. Paul’s Neighborhood Zoning Reform

Zak Yudhishthu • October 2, 2023

St. Paul is considering zoning changes to legalize more housing in our neighborhoods. Testify in person on October 4 or email the City Council.

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A view of I-94 in St. Paul from the Victoria Street bridge.

Thoughts on I-94, and Yet Another Idea

Ian Gaida Ian Gaida • September 29, 2023

The I-94 trench between Minneapolis and St. Paul is rife with possibilities for transformation, from express rail service to a Midtown Greenway extension.

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National Links: Generative AI and Cities

Jeff Wood Jeff Wood • September 28, 2023

This week in National Links: the corporatization of AirBnB, Copenhagen’s anti-flood strategies and AI urban planning.

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Walking the Historic Stairs of Stillwater

Steve Gjerdingen • September 27, 2023

Steve Gjerdingen was on a mission to find all five of the historic staircases in downtown Stillwater. He succeeded. Follow his route, then walk it yourself!

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A group of friends sitting at a tavern table, dressed for the Renaissance Festival.

Let’s (St)roll There — Renaissance Festival by Transit

Ian R Buck • September 26, 2023

Getting to the Renaissance Festival doesn’t have to be a hassle anymore! Follow one group as they take transit to Fest.

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Lies Cast in Bronze: A Tour of Twin Cities Historical Markers

Dan Marshall Dan Marshall • September 25, 2023

Historical markers may seem like trustworthy narrators of the past, but in truth, they are only outdated maps that reflect all the biases and motivations of the people who paid to erect them.

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Transpo Convo: What’s Important on the Way to School

October 3, 2019
What does a walk to and from school look like through a child's eyes? In a word (or three): Fascinating. Fanciful. Appreciative.

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Where’s the Beef?

September 29, 2016
A drive to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on (yes) World Car-Free Day inspires a tourist to seek out history via ghost signs on old buildings.

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