Legislative Session Wrap-up 2024
This was our second year with a DFL trifecta; let’s check in to find out what we accomplished and what comes next!
Author: Ian R Buck
Stories From Those Aboard the Borealis
Let’s chat with some of the people riding the Borealis on opening day to find out what this train means to them!
A Candid Conversation About Urban Canids
There is far more wildlife living in our cities than many humans realize. Meet a couple of U of M researchers studying urban foxes and coyotes!
Teaching Delight Through Poetry
Once a year, the residents of Uptown are delighted by preschoolers walking around the neighborhood, handing out poems they wrote.
Inside Bemidji’s Plan to Attract Teleworkers
Early in the pandemic, Bemidji offered to pay teleworkers to move there. Let’s take a trip to find out how it went!
Statewide Conversations From the Bike/Walk Summit
We took the opportunity at BikeMN’s summit on capitol hill to chat with activists from across the state about cycling in their communities.
How City Policy Gets Made With Kathy Lantry & Amy Brendmoen
Kathy Lantry and Amy Brendmoen look back on their time on the St. Paul City Council and how things have changed over the years.
Zoning Constraints and Mixed-Use Corridors: A Conversation With Spencer Miller-Johnson
A St. Paul city planner helps us unpack the East Grand Avenue Overlay District Study!
The Adopted Advantage: Better Bus Stops Featuring You!
You can now adopt Metro Transit bus stops! Come hear from adopters and staff about this lovely program.
The 2024 Urbanist Legislative Agenda
Building on last year’s historic legislative session, several organizations are bringing ambitious transportation and land use proposals to the table this year.