The Minneapolis Street Grid: Explained
After a year of exploring a new city, our author examines and explains the nuances and idiosyncrasies of the Minneapolis street grid.
Category: Streets
The Thousand-Piece Outdoor Art Display on Robie Street
Appreciating the historic homes of St. Paul’s West Side and an interview with a resident who created a cheerful haven of art and hope.
An Open Letter on the Future of Lyndale Avenue
Reconstruction that prioritizes safer intersections, two-way bikeways and transit connections will give Lyndale Avenue a much needed refresh and help the local community thrive.
Walking Lyndale: Photographing the Transformation of a Minneapolis Corridor
With Lyndale Avenue South due for a complete reconstruction by the county, take a tour of the current corridor while contemplating its past and future.
Bryant Avenue Is Amazing
Bryant Avenue in South Minneapolis demonstrates promising potential for innovative street and bikeway designs — if we let them get built.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? On the East Side
Revisiting a sunny September day and the wonderful and whimsical sights along the way, from Scooby-Doo to Supreme Court history.
A City Nerd Bike Party (and Latent Support for Urbanism)
More than 200 gathered for conversation and a group ride. It was both a community event and an act of defiance against car-dependent society.
Lyndale Avenue Deserves a Multimodal Future
In 2026, Hennepin County will rebuild Lyndale Avenue South. With new designs on the horizon, it’s time to advocate for bike and bus lanes on the corridor.
Reimagining Lyndale Avenue’s Underutilized Space
Most of Lyndale Avenue’s right of way is devoted to cars. An upcoming reconstruction is the perfect time to reimagine this as a space for people.
A Wide Nicollet Avenue at the Kmart Site Is Short-Sighted
Redevelopment of Nicollet Avenue near Lake Street offers many options for newly available right of way along the street — but do we need all of it?