Minnesota

Minnesota Governor Vetoes Transportation Bill

He refuses to raise taxes to pay for billions in road improvements, yet voters may overrule him in November.

February 27, 2006 - Minneapolis/St. Paul CityPages

Thousands Of Hmong Refugees Struggle In Minnesota

The ethnic group known for fighting for the U.S. in Vietnam faces adversity after their last refugee camp closes in Thailand.

January 25, 2006 - Minneapolis/St. Paul City Pages

An Inside Look At The Skyways Of Downtown Minneapolis

How and why Minneapolis built the nation's largest skyway system.

January 11, 2006 - The Next American City

College Town Passes 30 Percent Per Block Cap On Rental Properties

Winona, MN, plans for the future by banking on smarter development.

December 13, 2005 - Winona Daily News

Twin Cities Metropolitan Council Publishes 'Local Planning Handbook'

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council of local governments publishes a web-based "Local Planning Handbook" to guide planners in the seven-county metropolitan area through the preparation and updating of their city and county comprehensive plans.

October 11, 2005 - Metropolitan Council DIRECTIONS

Rail Builds Better Economy

Twin Cities soar with transit, Detroit sinks without.

September 9, 2005 - Elm Street Writers Group

Land Of The Mega Garage

Many homeowners in the midwest are "supersizing" their garages.

August 11, 2005 - Housing Zone

Is It Cheaper To Lease Cars For Transit Riders?

How does the cost of new rail systems compare to leasing riders luxury SUVs instead?

June 10, 2005 - The Heritage Foundation

Minnesotan Mayors Demand Upgrades To Transportation

Transportation issues remains a top issue with Minnesotan citizens -- so why isn't the current legislation doing anything about it?

June 1, 2005 - Pioneer Press

Redefining Suburbia

In the upper Midwest, a new take on suburban development is becoming a reality on 350 acres.

May 26, 2005 - UMass Magazine

Slow Start For Duluth Commuter Rail

Duluth, MN is testing whether commuter rail might be a viable alternative to driving in a medium-sized, relatively uncongested metro area.

May 25, 2005 - Duluth News

Downtowns See Healthy Residential Growth

Demographic trends, amenities are contributing factors

May 25, 2005 - MetropolisMag.com

Minneapolis: Great Architecture, Clean Streets

San Francisco urban affairs columnist John King visits Minneapolis and concludes that the city confirms everything he knows about cities.

May 5, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Regional Parks For The Twin Cities

A 25-year plan would include three new parks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area and additions to numerous existing park areas.

April 5, 2005 - Star Tribune

Transportation Utility Fees Debated In Minnesota

If passed, Minnesota cities would be allowed to impose property fees based on estimated traffic generation.

April 5, 2005 - Star Tribune

Personal Rapid Transit For Minneapolis Suburb?

Enthusiasts say Minneapolis' greater Southdale Area is a perfect place for a personal rapid transit (PRT) system.

April 3, 2005 - Edina Sun Current

Friday Funny: Concerned, Obstinate Citizen Impacts Local Planning

Irv Draper fought ten long years to save taxpayers' money and ensure that a community pool would not be built.

March 18, 2005 - The Onion

Friday Funny: Minnesota Too Polite To Ask For Transit Funding

Minnesota is reluctance to request more interstate funding.

March 4, 2005 - The Onion

Condos Leading A Boom Market

Condominiums are the hot new real estate product in the Twin Cities—with nearly 11,000 new units expected in the next few years.

January 5, 2005 - Star Tribune

College, City Team Up To Build Affordable Homes

St. Cloud, MN, finds the right mix of student skills and city vision to breathe life into an older neighborhood.

December 12, 2004 - St. Cloud Times

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Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.