Walking All the Streets of the North Loop, Day 2
The river-adjacent portion of Minneapolis’s North Loop neighborhood largely corresponds to the Warehouse Historic District.
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Walking All the Streets of the North Loop, Day 1
The mix in North Loop is no less eclectic than it once was, with lofts, sports, public facilities, a farmers market and supportive housing.
Walking All the Streets of the East-Bank Wedge
A walk through the East-Bank Wedge reveals surprising layers of Minneapolis history, from 19th-century banks to contemporary apartments and sculptures.
What Can Charleston, South Carolina, Teach Minneapolis?
With an engaging streetscape, varied building stock and sensible zoning, charming Charleston, South Carolina, holds important urban design lessons for Minneapolis.
Colorful Stories Bubbling Up From Old Breweries
On this ride, prepare to admire St. Paul’s favorite bovine, the odd streets in Victoria Park, and take a tour of a brewery-turned-apartment complex.
Parking Lots and a Rail Yard Then, Parks Now
A continuing cycling quest across St. Paul sheds light on the impact of community organizing – plus, a visit to the artfully maintained homes of Payne-Phalen.
The Unique Dome Home on Morton Street
From the blog “Saint Paul by Bike: Every Block of Every Street,” we learn about the history and character of an artistic urban homestead.
Old Homes, Roadwork and Stuff On Dayton’s Bluff
A trip to Dayton’s Bluff via Portland Avenue reveals some historic old residences, a neighborhood temporarily disrupted by construction and a schoolhouse transformed on the inside.
National Links: McMansions and National Randomization
The stubborn persistence of the McMansion, randomized tax pods for equity, New York City congestion pricing and more in this week’s National Links.
‘De-Lyton’ in My Time in the North End
Another St. Paul adventure with Wolfie Browender, another set of splendid city views from empty parking ramps.