Author: Dustin Nguyen

Dustin Nguyen

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Dustin Nguyen is a lifelong Bloomington resident who likes biking around the Twin Cities and wants to create better infrastructure. He enjoys learning about urban planning and transportation.

Bloomington’s Nicollet Avenue: A Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Build Better

Advocacy
Infrastructure
Streets

Dustin Nguyen • November 11, 2025

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.

Southtown’s eastern flank, where construction is already beginning. Photo: Eóin via Wikimedia Commons

Bloomington’s New Vision for Southtown Shopping Center

Economics
Shopping
Suburbia

Dustin Nguyen • October 22, 2024

Located along several key regional corridors (I-35W, I-494, Orange Line), what is currently a vast sea of parking and big-box retail has much more potential.