St. Paul
Rents Drop in Twin Cities Despite lack of Affordable Housing Construction
Rental prices dropped in Minneapolis and St. Paul in October 2019, but it's too soon to infer lessons from the change in the market.
Rethinking Speed Limits in the Twin Cities
Minneapolis and St. Paul are celebrating their newfound local control on matters of traffic safety be reconsidering the speed limits on city-owned streets and roads.
Twin Cities Light Rail Cuts Overnight Service, Displaces Hundreds of Homeless Riders
Homeless and working class riders won't have the shelter and mobility offered by Green Line trains in the Twin Cities, as Metro Transit cuts overnight service.
Climate Mayors Make Their Case to Climate Senators at their First Hearing
Five "climate mayors" addressed the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis at their fist hearing on July 17, titled, “A Blueprint for Success: U.S. Climate Action at the Local Level.” Transportation was a major issue.
Another Benefit of Zoning Reform: More Flexibility for Historic, Non-Conforming Uses
Non-conforming uses, usually historic buildings that predate the strictures of 20th century zoning codes, can get a little more comfortable under the reforms approved by the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
St. Paul's 20-Year Comp Plan Heads for the Final Stretch
The St. Paul 2040 Comprehensive Plan aims for missing middle density at 56 "Neighborhood Nodes" around the city.
Twin Cities ADU Construction Slow, but Expected
Easing ADU regulations has led to some new construction in the Twin Cities, but the additional units have made a small dent in the area’s affordable housing problem.
Overnight Light-Rail Service on the Chopping Block Between the Twin Cities
Since 2014, it's been possible to catch a train every hour between 2 am and 4 am on the Green Line connecting Minneapolis and St. Paul. A proposal under consideration at Metro Transit would end late night service,
Details of St. Paul Riverfront Plans Emerge
A plan to remake the St. Paul riverfront, and potentially revitalize the downtown office market, took its first steps forward this week.
122-Acre Redevelopment in the Works in St. Paul
The St. Paul Planning Commission will consider 32 proposed amendments to the Master Plan for a massive development project located at the former site of a Ford assembly plant.
Shared Mobility for Those Who Need a Little Extra Help
A new service in St. Paul and Minneapolis will assist riders at both ends of their rides.
Checking in With St. Paul's First-Ever Pedestrian Plan
The public is providing feedback on the city of St. Paul's first-ever Pedestrian Plan.
Affordable Housing Advocacy Efforts Taking Root in St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnesota, is working on its comprehensive plan, and advocates want to see upzoning changes similar to what happened in Minneapolis.
A New Pedestrian Plan for St. Paul
The city of St. Paul released a draft Pedestrian Plan in November, its first-ever addendum to the city's Comprehensive Plan to focus specifically on pedestrian safety.
Downtown St. Paul Loop Back in the Gold Line BRT Plan
A two-mile loop to be included in the planned Gold Line bus rapid transit route had been at risk due to political opposition. Now it's included in the preferred alternative presented for federal funding.
Twin Cities Set Ambitious Target for Electric Buses
The planned opening of a new bus rapid transit line is the impetus for a larger-scale shift to electric buses by Metro Transit.
St. Paul Getting a New, Improved High Bridge
A yearlong renovation of the High Bridge in St. Paul will wrap up next month.
Forget Stop Signs: Use Psychology to Get Drivers to Yield
A new study sheds light on what actually convinces drivers to slow down and stop for pedestrians.
Granny Flats Legalized Citywide in St. Paul
The Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) movement has take hold in the Twin Cities. Now ADUs are allowed all over the city of St. Paul.
Contractors in Limbo While Southwest LRT Waits for Federal Funding Promise
More evidence that the Federal Transit Administration under the Trump Administration isn't interested in capital investments.
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