Writing About Place With Naomi Kritzer
Sherry Johnson sits down with author Naomi Kritzer to talk about her process of incorporating a sense of place into her works. Read »
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Beat Traffic! Ride Transit and/or a Bike
Tired of freeway gridlock, endless construction and stressful commutes? Here’s a beginner's guide on how to get started with biking and transit! Read »
National Links: We’d Prefer Planes Than People
Santa Monica residents fight against affordable housing, the Supreme Court loosens requirements for environmental impact studiers and defining a "third space." Read »
Making Sense of This Year’s Transportation Budget Bill
With an overbuilt highway system, Minnesota needs legislators willing to invest in safe, affordable transit that is far-reaching and forward-looking. Read »
How St. Paul Can Re-Legalize Small Commercial Development
St. Paul may be ready to relax its prohibitions on neighborhood commercial buildings. Here's how it could get over the finish line. Read »
An East Side Craftsman’s Link to the Hill House?
A tour through several St. Paul neighborhoods, including old school buildings, empty storefronts with unique architecture and homes boasting historical connections. Read »
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Inspiration from China
From high-speed trains to bike-friendly infrastructure and an abundance of electric vehicles, China’s cities could offer some valuable lessons. Read »
Classic Articles
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. Read »
Lessons From a Bike Ride Across Minnesota (the Long Way)
A day-by-day travelogue of a cross-Minnesota bike tour, with trail recommendations, navigation tips, and other intel for the bike-tour-curious. Read »
Learning from the Land Down Under
As with many jurisdictions around the world, New Zealand has been struggling with a housing affordability crisis. It's now turned its attention toward increasing housing supply. Read »
Latest Newsletter
Newsletter: June 18, 2024
In this issue of the Streets.mn newsletter, learn about why St. Paul needs zoning reform, a grassroots B Line campaign, the second part of the Midtown Greenway history and the aunties of active mobility, plus the latest podcast episodes, events and interesting articles we're reading. Read »