The Hillcrest Master Plan is Pretty Solid
“We should use these big opportunities to do big things.” The redevelopment of the Hillcrest site on St. Paul’s East Side is a unique opportunity to build homes, create jobs, and connect the neighborhood.
Author: Matt Privratsky
St. Paul City Council to Consider (Actually) Allowing ADUs, Tiny Homes, and Smaller Homes Citywide
Next Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council will hear first readings of changes to several of its housing policies that, if enacted, promise to expand the housing supply by making it more feasible to build “tiny homes” and cluster developments in the city. These changes are coming forward as part of Phase 1 of the […]
New Signs Encourage Walking along the Green Line Corridor
This week, signs are being installed along the Green Line corridor that are meant to encourage more walking to and from the light rail. Here’s how they got there. How the project came up My wife and I moved to St Paul in 2013, buying a condo on Grand Avenue close to Hamline. Despite living […]
#SaferStreets are better for businesses, families, and the community
One of the biggest challenges in our current transportation system is the way our streets are designed. In many parts of our communities, the only safe option for people to get around town is to drive a car, raising costs and limiting options for businesses, families, and the community as a whole. Last year, St […]