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Category: Housing
An Old Park and a New Park
Two lesser-known parks provide some interesting contrasts on Wolfie’s May ride through St. Paul. He also encounters spring potholes and interesting new housing.
National Links: Why Do People Live in Cars?
The Bay Area prioritizes funding for trains over buses; national equity push on highway expansion stalls; and more national news.
National Links: Lyft Opting for Profits Over People
Extreme rainfalls overwhelm sewer systems; high housing costs affect the marriage market; and cities are increasingly generic.
Coming Soon to St. Paul: Little Lots
Little attention has been paid to a big proposed change in St. Paul’s zoning code: reducing minimum lot size requirements.
In St. Paul, Zoning Discourse Has Developed for the Better
As St. Paul considers allowing more neighborhood-scale density, thoughtful and informed policy questions have replaced unproductive fear mongering.
Really Living on the Mississippi River
Wolfie’s explorations take him to a houseboat community docked at Harriet Island, and he learns about the challenges and joys of living on the water.
National Links: Mini-Trucks from Japan
This week: Japanese mini-trucks find a foothold in the States, the decline of park-and-rides and why we need more family-sized apartments.
Minnesota Is Not California
Cities are not all the same! And we need to bear that in mind when considering new housing policies, because results may vary.
Upzoning Is the Only Way to Save Grand Avenue
It’s time to repeal the East Grand Avenue Overlay District, a failed zoning policy that is killing Grand Avenue — once a vibrant shopping and dining district.