Rethinking I-94: The Public Discontent at MnDOT’s Disconnect
MnDOT seems ready to remove boulevards from consideration when Rebuilding I-94, despite public opposition. Reach out to express your opinion.
Category: Urban Design
How We Would Improve St. Paul’s CIB Process
Rather than simply complain about the complicated, arcane (and poorly named) CIB process in St. Paul, our authors suggest ways to improve it.
What Is St. Paul’s CIB? You Don’t Know, and That’s the Problem
And when you do apply for funding for a project from the Capital Improvement Budget, be prepared for a long and tedious process.
Reconnecting Lowry Hill: A Better Future for Hennepin and Lyndale
What is a “turbo roundabout”? And how might one of those stitch together Minneapolis’ notorious “spaghetti bowl” in order to reconnect the neighborhoods?
Rethink the Endless War on Street Art
Criminalizing and policing street art not only fails to reduce crime, it actively detracts from the fostering of beautiful, culturally unique and community-driven spaces.
Street Views: Taming Traffic
The City of Minneapolis and other local authorities could do more to calm traffic on the city’s busy streets. But who owns the road?
‘The Death and Life of Great American Cities’ Remains Relevant Today
The principles laid out in Jane Jacobs’ influential work are in action across the Twin Cities, and should serve as a guide for future planning.
Gold Medal Park: Defining Good Design in Urban Spaces
Drawing from historical inspiration and the surrounding location, intentional design has made Gold Medal Park into a vital community gathering space.
Successful City Parks Create Safe, Inclusive Communities
When public parks incorporate measures to make the space feel safe and welcome, it fosters positive social interaction across diverse communities.
Great Big Bollards: A Manifesto
What the world needs now is bollards. Great Big Bollards. Everywhere.