“Saint Paul by Bike” blogger Wolfie Browender leads readers to interesting neighborhoods throughout St. Paul. In Frogtown, he visits Frogtown Farms and Miss Iris, lover of plants, mosaics and other works of art.
Through adaptive reuse, Minneapolis turned office space into 574 apartments. Possible new State legislature may make this easier, though the retail market remains challenging.
Every day, The Overhead Wire collects national and international news about cities and sends the links to their email list. At the end of the week they post some of the most popular stories to Greater Greater Washington, a group blog similar to Streets.mn that focuses on urban issues in the D.C. region. Switching to red lights: A […]
Texas rethinks transit, global cities weigh road needs, voters boost housing, Millennials reshape small towns, and Seattle unveils a reimagined, post-viaduct waterfront.
Community land trusts keep homes affordable, transit advocates push better storytelling, Waymo faces accountability questions, and Norway proves EV success needs long-term policy.
Seven Minnesota housing-experts convene to spotlight how to slash costs, streamline development and centre community voice in affordable housing — insisting the state must act now.
Twin Cities’ encampment responses and renter protections differ sharply: Minneapolis emphasizes clearing camps, while St. Paul explores stabilization policies and stronger tenant rights.
An interview with Anne Mavity, from the Minnesota Housing Partnership, republished from the Minnesota Women’s Press
Two proposed multi-unit buildings near St. Thomas would be a step toward much-needed denser housing but faces pushback from nearby residents.
How can Minneapolis improve housing affordability, when its housing is already pretty affordable? By rethinking what “affordable” means.