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.
Category: Advocacy
National Links: The High Cost of Driving
Looking toward a sustainable future? Look internationally, to Indonesia’s decision to move its capital from a sinking city, Helsink’s plans to build underground and Toronto’s ambitious subway line
Last Chance for Hennepin Ave S Reconstruction Comments!
It’s Hennepin Week here on streets.mn and I am here to remind you that your voice does, in fact, matter! The deadline for comments on Hennepin Reconstruction is 1/28 (that’s today!), and we need everyone who cares about building better and safer streets to submit a comment! We know the voices complaining about car storage […]
Don’t Be Fooled: Requests to “Delay” the Hennepin Ave Reconstruction Is Really Just a Way to Stop It
Requests to delay the Hennepin Ave S reconstruction are a ploy to have the project lose its federal funding, thereby stopping it.
Reclaiming Hennepin’s Promise
I was excited to live on a super-walkable street. After I moved in, I realized the unpleasantness of Hennepin between Franklin and Lake.
Washington Avenue Cannot Tell a Lie
The changes proposed to Hennepin Ave are similar to changes made to Washington Ave years ago. Read about lessons we could learn from the recent past.
Lots to Love About the Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction
Starting in 2024, the City of Minneapolis will reconstruct Hennepin Avenue from Lake Street to Douglas Avenue. In line with the City’s progressive climate, transportation and comprehensive plans, Public Works has recommended a redesign of Hennepin Avenue that puts the climate and people walking, biking and rolling first. In this post, I will highlight some […]
Minneapolis Should Open the Protected Bike Lanes on Blaisdell Avenue
Cyclists and pedestrians: Email Minneapolis City Councilmembers and the staff associated with the Blaisdell protected bike lanes. Urge them to keep you safe on our streets year-round and to hold staff accountable to following the city’s Complete Streets policy.
Final Virtual Open House for Hennepin Ave S Reconstruction: January 13, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m.
Today is the last day to join in the virtual open house for the Hennepin Ave South reconstruction. You can provide comments until January 28, 2022.
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 […]