Author: River Flom

River Flom

Pronouns: they/she

Graduate student in urban planning at the University of Toronto, urban studies alum from the U of M. Minnesota born & raised. Previously: Planner for the City of Rochester, MN.

The front car on the Northstar at Target Field Station. Photo: River Flom

A Ride on the Northstar . . . for Fun and Drinks!

Delight-Cultivating
Railroads

River Flom • June 10, 2025

The Northstar might be dimming…or is that the drinks? Taking the train to Anoka and the bus back is a blast with friends along.

Graffiti is visible through a bridge underpass. Photo by River Flom

Rethink the Endless War on Street Art

Culture
Downtowns
Urban Design

River Flom • January 27, 2025

Criminalizing and policing street art not only fails to reduce crime, it actively detracts from the fostering of beautiful, culturally unique and community-driven spaces.