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by blobs
January 6th, 2017, 1:37 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: 50th & France - Edina/Minneapolis
Replies: 112
Views: 18805

Re: 50th & France - Edina/Minneapolis

I kinda like those parking ramps for some reason.
by blobs
March 16th, 2016, 9:03 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Southdale Area - Edina
Replies: 797
Views: 242944

Re: Southdale Area Development - Edina

This is amazing. I'm blown away by how quickly this area is transforming. It almost feels like a downtown area now.
by blobs
February 18th, 2016, 2:21 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 494
Replies: 103
Views: 17574

Re: Interstate 494

Yup, Lyndale gets tons of traffic whenever 35W is out. I for one would LOVE to have real time pricing everywhere, and I am willing to bet most people would be in favor of it. I read an article some time ago that showed across all levels wealth and income, people simply do not have time to sit and wa...
by blobs
February 16th, 2016, 1:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 494
Replies: 103
Views: 17574

Re: Interstate 494

Why is there so much congestion on 494 and 62 in the first place?
by blobs
February 10th, 2016, 3:40 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Minnetonka Area – General Topics
Replies: 200
Views: 94528

Re: Minnetonka Area – General Topics

I don't understand the appeal of suburban condos/townhomes. The idea seems to me to trade less space for greater amenities within walking/taxiing distance when purchasing a condo vs. a standalone house. But in the suburbs you just end up with less space. :?: :?:
by blobs
February 10th, 2016, 10:32 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Richfield - 66th Street - General Topics
Replies: 303
Views: 84294

Re: 66th Street - Richfield

Good point, mattaudio. I would like to see the things you suggested implemented.

66th and Penn is a good example of a bad place. It just doesn't work. Compare with 50th and Penn.
by blobs
February 5th, 2016, 10:45 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Suburbs - General Topics
Replies: 1137
Views: 347855

Re: Suburbs - General Topics

I recently made the mistake of going to the Richfield one, but OCB Roseville used to be pretty good.
by blobs
February 3rd, 2016, 12:35 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: 77th/76th Street Corridor - Richfield / Edina
Replies: 211
Views: 37788

Re: 77th/76th Corridor - Richfield / Edina

Stone countertops are a big differentiator for a lot of people, it sounds kinda silly but it kinda makes sense. Apartments inside really aren't that different from one another and a stone countertop can be a huge differentiator for a lot of people.
by blobs
January 26th, 2016, 2:10 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: [Archived] Uptown Retail & Restaurant News 2012-17
Replies: 1427
Views: 238522

Re: Uptown Retail & Restaurant News

Calhoun Square should be 'dozed
by blobs
January 20th, 2016, 12:56 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Embarrassing Confessions of Urbanists
Replies: 349
Views: 98344

Re: Embarrassing Confessions of Urbanists

I like that Lake Elmo is rural and think there are so many closer in suburbs that should become better urbanized and don't think Lake Elmo needs to at all. I think we need better rural AND urban spaces, and the problem is just the default mode of suburbanization means those seeking good urban or goo...
by blobs
January 19th, 2016, 10:56 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Apartment Hunting General Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 19270

Re: Apartment Hunting General Discussion

How...how are folks affording these rents?
by blobs
October 5th, 2015, 4:21 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: 77th/76th Street Corridor - Richfield / Edina
Replies: 211
Views: 37788

Re: 77th/76th Corridor - Richfield / Edina

Personal anecdote: I felt most safe bicycling in Minneapolis, and slightly less in Richfield. But in Bloomington, it is the worst. I often have seen motorists visibly FREAK OUT and have NO IDEA what to do with a cyclist around. I am talking full panic stricken looks on their faces. I have seen drive...
by blobs
September 23rd, 2015, 1:02 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Suburbs - General Topics
Replies: 1137
Views: 347855

Re: Suburbs - General Topics

Downtown Lakeville to the Valvoline at Lyndale and 58th is 21 minutes without traffic according to Google maps.
I can confirm this firsthand ;)
by blobs
July 14th, 2015, 8:53 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Richfield - 66th Street - General Topics
Replies: 303
Views: 84294

Re: 66th Street - Richfield

Richfield is cleanin' up nice! Now they need to do finish the 4-3 conversions and add trees and bulldoze the hub and nasty' rainbow.
by blobs
June 23rd, 2015, 11:16 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Suburbs - General Topics
Replies: 1137
Views: 347855

Re: Suburbs - General Topics

"That neighbor from three doors down has bitched again about your snowmobile trailer parked on the street. Everything is no less than 20 minutes away."

This.
by blobs
June 18th, 2015, 3:44 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Suburbs - General Topics
Replies: 1137
Views: 347855

Re: Suburbs - General Topics

http://www.citypages.com/news/do-you-live-in-one-of-the-twin-cities-most-polluted-neighborhoods-7406652 "The area by Knollwood Mall registers high in three categories — ozone levels, crap in the air, and harmful chemical releases — making it one of the Twin Cities' most polluted neighborhoods,...
by blobs
June 18th, 2015, 3:37 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Suburbs - General Topics
Replies: 1137
Views: 347855

Re: Suburbs - General Topics

"If you don't like it move to Blaine." Love this. Is Ham Lake that bad really? Seems like nice ideals..self sustenance, low property taxes, large lots, you can build a garage bigger than your house. I mean makes sense if you have a lot of boats, RVs, etc, and want to live that lifestyle......
by blobs
May 26th, 2015, 1:15 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Richfield - 66th Street - General Topics
Replies: 303
Views: 84294

Re: 66th Street - Richfield

Now they just need to bulldoze the hub.
by blobs
May 10th, 2015, 3:01 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: 77th/76th Street Corridor - Richfield / Edina
Replies: 211
Views: 37788

Re: 77th/76th Corridor - Richfield / Edina

Why do they gotta rename a street? Seems ridiculous
by blobs
April 27th, 2015, 9:00 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Southside - News & General Topics
Replies: 1102
Views: 393817

Re: Southside - General Topics

I think I saw a hot dog shop open up at 53rd and Lyndale, next to the Subway/Prima.