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Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:02AM | by David Tinjum 543 2nd St S. - Rare opportunity for brick walk-up at Metropolitan.
Enjoy 2 balconies, cherry, dark granite, fireplace, ample storage and private garage just across hall. Live just steps from River, Stone Arch Bridge and Mill District attractions.
Click the following URL to see the listing: http://matrix.northstarmls.com/DE.asp?ID=9978733397
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 11:00AM | by David Tinjum From Builder Magazine:
Twice annually, Builder works with Hanley Wood Market Intelligence to compile a list of the healthiest housing markets in the United States, based on forward projections for the metrics that drive housing production--jobs, price appreciation, population growth, and income growth. The projections come from Moody's Economy.com.
Monday, November 21, 2011 at 11:00AM | by David Tinjum From Multifamily Executive Magazine:
WHEN FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–based Village Green Cos. selected the site for Mill District City Apartments in Minneapolis, the developer learned that the land had previously been shored and excavated for a hotel. That was fitting, because in planning the mid-rise project, the company wanted an apartment building with the feel of a boutique hotel.
Friday, November 18, 2011 at 8:57AM | by David Tinjum Seems Sherman Associates, developer of the Zenith Condos, has abandoned plans to build Zenith II if favor of an office building...
From Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
Development activity continues to build in the Minneapolis neighborhood surrounding the Guthrie Theater .
Sherman Associates has started marketing a 150,000-square-foot office building, called Gold Medal Plaza, across from Gold Medal Park near the Mississippi, the Business Journal reports. Sherman won't build it, however, unless a significant portion of it is pre-leased.
Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11:01AM | by David Tinjum 
From the Star Tribune:
On Saturday night, Aveda Corp. founder Horst Rechelbacher threw an extravagant bash for his 70th birthday by featuring Irish pop star Donovan and an invocation by four Buddhist monks. He also celebrated the party venue: his new, 18,000-square-foot Minneapolis condo overlooking the Mississippi River.
Rechelbacher, owner of Intelligent Nutrients, recently bought the entire top two floors of the Phoenix on the River condo building and plans to convert them into what is thought to be the largest and most expensive condo in the state. He paid $6.995 million for the unfinished space.
Even bigger than the condo deal is the psychological lift it is giving the market. Condo sales have suffered because of economic fears, but the Rechelbacher purchase and a spate of other upper-bracket deals are signs the condo segment is improving.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 7:16PM | by Kim Eslinger ;)
Congratulations to Mill District Realtor, Holly Holt, for being part of Mpls St. Paul Magazine's Super Real Estate Agents of 2011 list.
You can reach Holly at 612-481-1906 or check out Cynthia Froid Group for more info.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 5:00AM | by David Tinjum Heidi Kurtze - Director, Property Development presented plans for the new Artspace HQ / Artists housing project to the East Downtown Council today. The project will be built on the "E Liner Parcel" at Chicago & Washington Ave S next to the American Academy of Neurology HQ building, currently under construction across the street from the Guthrie Theater in the Mill District of Downtown Minneapolis.
Below are notes and photos from her presentation:
- Kurtze officially announced that the building will be their new headquarters
- After bouncing back and forth between different names for the building, Kurtze officially announced the name of the development: simple and straightforward "Artspace"
- The building will be 6 stories in height
- There will be 61 units of live/work space for artists
- All units will be affordable housing
- They hope the "Cube" on the corner of Chicago & Washington Ave S will be the signature element
- Exterior will be brick, metal panel and glass
- Commercial space on the 1st floor, hopefully a coffee shop/wine bar
- Will have a green roof, hope to create an urban farm in partnership with the Mill City Farmers Market
- Hope to have an Art Market in conjunction with the Mill City Farmers Market
- Possibly a public gallery
- Plan to break ground summer 2012 and occupy summer 2013
Artist renderings:
Monday, October 31, 2011 at 8:30AM | by David Tinjum 
The Metropolitan Lofts are located in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:14AM | by David Tinjum From The Line:
At creative agency Periscope, high demand and a growing client list mean that desk space is getting to be valuable real estate. In the past year, the Minneapolis-based firm has hired 83 people--bringing its employee total to 330--and its Human Resources engine isn't idling yet.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 11:25AM | by David Tinjum Download - Vikings Stadium Proposal Risk Analysis Report
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 8:06AM | by David Tinjum The windows are going in...
Monday, October 3, 2011 at 9:01AM | by David Tinjum Zen Box Izakaya (602 Washington Avenue South) is now open, and it was so worth the wait! From the moment you walk in and are greeted with a cheer of “Irrasaimase!” (“Welcome!”), until you leave to chants of “Arigato gozaimashita” (“Thank you very much for coming!") - it's a wonderful experience.
Many people know owners John and Lina Goh (below) from their popular lunch-only skyway location. Per Lina, "We are very blessed with a group of loyal fans whom embraced us from the beginning when we came from San Francisco to open Zen Box Japanese Eatery in the skyway. They are one of the reasons why we opened the second location, so that they can also share their love for good food with their friends and family."
She added, "We simply love to eat, and love to share with others our passion for Japanese comfort food. We believe that Food brings people together and good food comes from the heart."
We started off with Japanese beers exclusive to Zen Box - Asahi and Hitachino Ginger. Zen Box has created their own version of pub nibbles, Buckwheat Soba Sticks, lightly fried for a crispy texture and seasoned with sea salt.
Our server, Heidi, recommended four items for our first visit, starting with the Crab Croquettes with Spicy Mayo ("Big Brother" Kani Korokke on the menu) and Tuna Poke', a melt-in-your-mouth marinated raw tuna with Poke' dressing. Both were absolutely delish.
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Next, the Zen Box Short Ribs. The flavor reminded me of a steak grilled to perfection - mmmmm.
Finally, the Chicken Kara-Age (Crispy Chicken) with Kamikaze Sauce. Words can't describe the incredible delicate crunch - I don't recall having anything like it. Again, the accompanying sauce was delicious.
In addition to creating a relaxing atmosphere and wonderful food, John and Lina have assembled a staff who share their passion. Beyond the lively greeting at the door (which immediately sets a "feel good" tone), the servers are attentive, helpful and genuinely excited to discuss the menu and make suggestions.
So now the dilemma we're faced with is what to have on our next visit. While there are many tasty items on the menu, we'll be tempted to order the same four dishes again - they were just soooo good.
Per Lina, most of the lunch and dinner menu items are available for take-out, with the exception of the Ramen dishes. They are currently working on a take-out menu.
You can reach Zen Box at 612-332-3936, and follow them on Facebook. Check their website for the lunch and dinner menus.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 12:00PM | by David Tinjum The natural stone facing is going up. Taken on 9/24/2011.
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