Walking All the Streets of Eastern Northeast Park
The straggly eastern portion of Northeast Park demanded a collection of relatively straight paths past a shopping center, two cemeteries, and an aerospace company.
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Walking All the Streets of Western Northeast Park
The western portion of Northeast Park was the focus for this first walk in the neighborhood. Unlike the irregularly shaped area east of Johnson, it has a grid-based layout, albeit with substantial gaps.
Bloomington’s South Loop and Old Shakopee Road: How Much of a Barrier?
A massive seven-lane road in Bloomington’s South Loop carries fewer than 4,000 cars daily—raising the question: Why not right-size or remove it for a walkable future?
Walking All the Streets of the North Loop, Day 2
The river-adjacent portion of Minneapolis’s North Loop neighborhood largely corresponds to the Warehouse Historic District.
How Mixing Bikes And Pedestrians On Lyndale Feels
What would it feel like to use a shared-use path on Lyndale? Hear from participants in the “Stroll & Roll” rally.
Plogging and Plalking: Saving the World, One Litter Bit at a Time
Walks and jogs can be even more purposeful — for you and your neighbors — if you pick up trash along the way.
Let’s (St)roll There: to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
A transit-only trip to the U of M Arboretum in Chaska celebrates regional bus, trail and ride-share systems.
Walking All the Streets of Nicollet Island
In his walking tour of every Minneapolis neighborhood, Max Hailperin details the bridges, architecture and other features of Nicollet Island.
Street Views: Counting Beyond Cars
Car counts guide urban planning, but what about people on bikes and foot? Does their absence affect streets and public spaces?
Dangerous Designs: The Current State of 35th and 36th Streets
South Minneapolis’ 35th and 36th streets are important neighborhood corridors. They’re also dangerous and dispiriting for non-drivers. Advocates hope that changes soon.