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?
Category: Urban Design
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.
Retail Districts Need a Local Base
The national problem of sagging shopping districts can be fixed with local stores in Uptown and Downtown Minneapolis and on Grand in St. Paul.
Inside Bemidji’s Plan to Attract Teleworkers
Early in the pandemic, Bemidji offered to pay teleworkers to move there. Let’s take a trip to find out how it went!
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.