Six-Unit Homes Bring Citywide Benefits, Anxiety Nearby
Two proposed multi-unit buildings near St. Thomas would be a step toward much-needed denser housing but faces pushback from nearby residents.
Author: Matt Privratsky
St. Paul’s Sales Tax Proposal Is a Regional Slam Dunk for City Streets
St. Paul’s proposed sales tax increase would allow for a serious investment in city parks and streets. It’s been sold as a pothole fix, but here’s a cyclist’s case for the policy.
The Hillcrest Master Plan Is Pretty Solid
Use big opportunities to do big things: how the Hillcrest site on St. Paul’s East Side offers unique possibilities for the community.
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 […]