In the News - News from Downtown & the Riverfront Neighborhoods
Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 6:35PMTOP STORIES LAST WEEK
Walking in the Twin Cities: It's hard out there for a pedestrian
What’s it like to be a walker, biker and transit rider - when distracted driving is a factor in one of four crashes?
Biking, pedestrian advocates rally for 3rd Avenue redesign
Green medians and planter-protected bike lanes make for a more pedestrian friendly city space, but some business owners have parking access concerns.
Get tough with downtown violent offenders — and work on preventing youth violence
The Star Trib Editorial Board weighs in: To maintain an active, vibrant downtown, the city and community must double down on prosecuting offenders and bolster youth violence prevention.
When it comes to Twin Cities parking garages, why can't designers ramp it up?
The grim and the good. Why are most parking garages bland, boring or downright ugly?
Dream a Little Dream of Me: Minneapolis’s 10th Ave Bridge
Thinking way outside the box – could the 10th Avenue Bridge become the Minneapolis High Line Bridge?
Hidden Gems of the Minneapolis Skyway
Unique museums, throwback retail and heavenly desserts. What you won’t see walking down the downtown streets.
Valspar to keep ‘significant presence’ in Minneapolis
Cleveland-based Sherwin Williams to purchase Valspar. Valspar completed a $40 million Minneapolis corporate campus renovation project in 2014.
ICM buys Mill Place buildings, plans $1.5M renovation
Canadian firm’s investment includes returning much of the 120 year old building to its ”brick and timber roots” while adding modern office amenities.
YMCA requests help with $37M move to Nicollet Mall
The relocated YMCA will occupy three floors of Gaviidae Common. They are asking the City of Minneapolis for $15 million in tax increments bonds for the project.
10 story office project planned for Washington Ave N
The Minneapolis Planning Commision to hear more about a mixed-use project for the North Loop. Distinctive front and back “warehouse” windows and features set this design apart.
Theater Latte Da hopes to buy Ritz Theater
A permanent home for one of the Twin Cities’ fastest-growing organizations of its kind.
Theater Latte Da to buy Ritz Theater in northeast Minneapolis
Built as a movie house in 1928, the Ritz Theater has been the temporary home of the theater group for the past two years.
Coming soon: Stem Wine Bar & Eatery
Partner at The Tangiers to open a wine bar and restaurant concept in the Nicollet Island-East Bank neighborhood.
Riddle Room to expand live puzzle room concept
Modern Antics responds to growing demand for larger groups to solve puzzles in spaceship-themed rooms following Starship’s success.
COMPETING PLANS TO FUND MINNEAPOLIS PARKS
Mpls. council members pitch plan to avoid park funding vote
Two Minneapolis City Council veterans unveil an unprecedented proposal - the city and Park Board as partners.
New funding plan emerges for city’s parks
There’s a growing neighborhood park funding gap. Council President Johnson and Council Member Goodman envision a solution that uses a mix of of existing city funds.
Minneapolis mayor vetoes alternative parks funding plan
The Park Board is expected to override the veto when it meets on April 6. Hodges cites concerns about sustainability of funding and a lack of public notice.
Hodges, Quincy propose plan for $300M in park, street investments
Mayor's plan: $30M per year for 10 years to close the funding shortfall.
Julie Craven can be reached at julie@millcitymedia.org
