Bloomington’s New Municipal Buildings
Bloomington has some exciting updates coming, from new fire stations to a new community center. Read about how it happened, and why.
Category: Planning
North Loop Viaduct – Sensible Urbanism and Finances
When discussing the benefits of better urban planning, the financial benefits to the area must also be taken into account.
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?
The Quarterly Transit Report: November 2025
The December 6 quarterly service change brings significant developments–new E Line BRT, new cross-suburban routes and the start of Northstar commuter rail replacement.
Brooklyn Park Adopts the Ambitious Northwest Growth Area Development Plan
Brooklyn Park approved a 700-acre Northwest Growth Area Plan to spur biotech, housing, and transit-oriented development amid economic challenges.
Why the Midway’s Suburban Design Is Killing Its Commercial Future
The Midway’s retail crisis isn’t just about vacancy — it’s about suburban design choking transit-accessible land with parking lots and car-oriented stores.
South Minneapolis Cold Case: Kingfield’s Missing Beer Stores
A suspicious lack of beer stores in one Minneapolis neighborhood raises troubling questions, forcing simple six-pack runs to become odysseys.
The Quarterly Transit Report: June 2025
Updates and analysis from the recent Metro Transit schedule change that replaced the workhorse Route 21 with the B Line Bus Rapid Transit.
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?
Neighborhood Resistance to I-94, 1953–1965
The Twin Cities neighborhoods of Rondo, Prospect Park, Merriam Park and Seward all fought against the construction of I-94 in their own ways.