Minnesota
Bus Rapid Transit Extension at Risk in St. Paul
A looping in Downtown St. Paul is at risk after Ramsey County commissioners threaten to scuttle the project.
Triplexes Replace Fourplexes in Revised Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Minneapolis planners have released a revise draft of the Minneapolis 2040 comprehensive plan, cutting back on some of the plan's most controversial aspects, but still maintaining an ambitiously urban approach.
Rezoning Plan Moves Forward in St. Paul
A plan that would change zoning along a key stretch of Marshall Avenue in St. Paul has been called both an upzoning and a downzoning. It's got a little bit of both.
A Tale of Arts-Driven Gentrification in Northeast Minneapolis
It's a familiar story: artists who flocked to an underused district for the low prices and plentiful space now find themselves inundated by new money, newcomers, and lots of craft beer.
Downtown Revitalization Stretches East in Minneapolis
East Town, also known as Downtown East, used to be "weed strewn lots and abandoned rail yards."
Minneapolis Mayor Pushing to Fund a Slew of Programs to Make Housing More Affordable
Mayor Jacob Frey wants $40 million of the city’s budget to fund programs related to housing affordability.
Gov. Dayton Wants to Build 300,000 New Homes in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton recently issued a call to action to citizens, the private sector, and the public sector, to work together in ensuring the state has housing for everyone.
The Minneapolis Plan to Tame Dockless Bike Sharing
A new dockless expansion will grow the city’s bikeshare network but without the disorder that has plagued ventures in other cities.
Facebook Among Targets of HUD's Latest Round of Fair Housing Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is taking on one big fish and a few little fish in the battle against housing discrimination.
Two New Bike Lanes Coming to St. Paul
A key north-south connection is coming to the St. Paul bicycle lane network.
Twin Cities Bus Driver Shortage Cuts 67 Bus Trips a Day
Forty bus routes are losing trips because the Twin Cities have been unable to recruit and retain sufficient drivers to run the system.
City Planning Criticism at a Critical Point in Minneapolis History
A columnist presents criticisms and recommendations for both sides of the density debate as Minneapolis considers a new comprehensive plan.
U.S EPA Planning the Next Phase of Great Lakes Clean Up
Action Plan III will plot the next four years of work by the Great lakes Restoration Initiative.
Density Battles Looming in Minneapolis
The public comment period for the draft Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan will wrap up soon. City council members are already responding to concerns from singe-family neighborhood residents about the density proposed in the plan.
Planning Commission OKs ADUs Citywide in St. Paul
The City Council will still have to approve the likely controversial idea of allowing accessory dwelling units citywide in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minneapolis Looking to Rehabilitate Green Zones
Areas of the city historically overburdened with air pollution and brownfield sites will be targeted with local food programs and policies to create and bolster green spaces.
Controversial Green Neighborhood to Rise on Former Auto Plant Site
Plans for a sizable eco-friendly development on the site of St. Paul's Twin Cities Assembly Plant have drawn support from many, including the city's young mayor. But density opponents remain unconvinced.
Vacant Properties Trouble Tight Housing Markets Too
Minneapolis is, by many accounts, home to a thriving economy. Why then, are there so many vacant properties in the city?
St. Paul-Mall of America Streetcar Connection Moving Forward
The Riverview transit corridor has plenty of local support. Now planners will get to work.
Costs for Minnesota's Southwest Corridor Light Rail Line Creeping Up
Increasing costs mean local agencies need to dig in their heels if they expect to receive funding from the federal government.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport
