urbanMSP

I agree w/ PhilmerPhil - I get tired of all the money that is spent on studies, planning, etc. By this time the city should know what is good urban development. Instead of spending money on additional studies - it needs to put that money towards implementing what is suggested. I don't think that we ...

I am curious as to whether there is still any lurking interest in redeveloping the Hinkle-Murphy house and surrounding area. I remember during the building boom, there was a plan to incorporate the the house into a mixed-use development including retail and several residential high-rises. I believe ...

Something like Navy Pier, but not as corny would be cool.

Sorry - new thread with my own ideas/wish list for downtown (too many to list all at once): This focuses on bringing back retail to downtown: 1) Focus on creating a "new" retail street that connects with then runs east of Nicollet Mall (9th Street had a good idea - but failed to live up to...

I thought the city had zoning requirements for any new development along Nicollet Mall to include street level retail? The city really needs to get off it's arse and start living up to its convictions if it really wants to see an improved Nicollet Mall and more vibrant street life. And I am not talk...

It's really a shame downtown is going to lose it's movie theater. I remember one of counsel member Lisa Goodman's goals was to bring back a theater to downtown. Perhaps an IMAX theater would and could still be a bigger draw!