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by SurlyLHT
November 30th, 2022, 10:44 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment
Replies: 47
Views: 43473

Re: Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment

The Rise Modular site has broken ground. There was a construction fence up and dirt moved when I biked by this past weekend. They broke ground on it two months ago. They put in a ton of pilings, then they let them sit for a month or so. As of a few days ago they were still then excavating out aroun...
by SurlyLHT
November 16th, 2022, 12:10 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 472525

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Yeah, sorry, it's not all the skyways...and some other cities have their versions of them and do just fine. But if it was all the fault of the skyway, we would have a thriving active retail (whatever form that may take) scene on the 2nd level...we don't have that either. To be clear, my comments ab...
by SurlyLHT
November 15th, 2022, 1:21 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Upper Harbor Terminal
Replies: 69
Views: 38724

Re: Upper Harbor Terminal

Also, plans for the amphitheater , which looks... much less interesting than anything we've seen so far. Seems awfully generic, cut-and-paste. Be nice if they at least threw in some unique art or sculpture or something to give the venue a sense of character. Maybe extend the First Ave brand to here.
by SurlyLHT
November 15th, 2022, 1:17 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 472525

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

It's retail the margin's aren't great and COVID and work-from-home probably gave them a big hit and they probably didn't see a rosy picture in the near-term.
by SurlyLHT
November 8th, 2022, 10:28 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 691988

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

Given that much of the D Line is already high frequency, they must already have some drivers? The decision sounds like the correct one however.

I rode past the new garage on 7th. It looks 100% done, does anyone know when they will start using it? It looks like a neat and unique building.
by SurlyLHT
November 3rd, 2022, 11:33 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: C Line - Penn Avenue North Rapid Bus
Replies: 240
Views: 52348

Re: C Line - Penn Avenue North Rapid Bus

https://metrocouncil.org/Council-Meetings/Committees/Transportation-Committee/2022/October-24,-2022-(1)/1024_2022_275-presentation.aspx Met Council approved Olson Memorial as the Long Term Alignment for the C Line on Oct 24th. Permanent stations will be built in 2027 when Olson is reconstructed, an...
by SurlyLHT
November 3rd, 2022, 7:57 am
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Affordable Housing
Replies: 13
Views: 13581

Re: Affordable Housing

Ultimately the CPC voted 5-4 (with the four I quoted above in opposition) on a motion made by Commissioner Rainville to continue this project one cycle to November 14th in order to ensure that the Marcy Holmes neighborhood (which had not submitted a letter) was consulted. On Twitter, the Marcy Holm...
by SurlyLHT
October 28th, 2022, 9:18 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Sears Redevelopment
Replies: 87
Views: 62618

Re: Sears Site news

Some developers want to redevelop the old Sears store near the State Capitol...into a reality entertainment complex. https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/new-development-plan-in-the-works-for-st-pauls-sears-site/ This seems like a dream, does anyone know if they have experience in doing this stuff?
by SurlyLHT
October 28th, 2022, 9:02 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market
Replies: 1291
Views: 798702

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market

This area from North Loop Green, to Gateway 5th St and Washington has seen an impressive amount of investment recently. It makes me wonder if large projects like Gateway and North Loop Green instill confidence in an area and attract additional development. Might be the highest dollar value for a sma...
by SurlyLHT
October 25th, 2022, 11:31 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Southside - News & General Topics
Replies: 1102
Views: 388904

Re: Southside - News & General Topics

The city will buy the gas station at GFS
https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis ... 600218843/
They are in negotiations. This may not go through.
by SurlyLHT
October 25th, 2022, 11:27 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Northside - News & General Topics
Replies: 398
Views: 245679

Re: Northside - News & General Topics

Oh... is that why the police are clearing unhoused folks? https://twitter.com/rerahrich/status/1578108627507781632 It has nothing to do with it. Weeks before I biked past both the Rise Modular Development and the homeless camp all within a block or so of each other. Also the camp isn't that close t...
by SurlyLHT
October 19th, 2022, 8:29 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 472525

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Also stop whining about things being locked up. It comes from a standpoint of privilege. If you've lived in areas that are underprivileged or even working class it's normal and you get used to it. I am thankful for the W. Broadway Walgreens, that it's there and open. I don't care if a ton of the pr...
by SurlyLHT
October 19th, 2022, 3:37 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 472525

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Not sure this is the right move - it's going to make floor workers' jobs a nightmare and makes shopping there a second-rate experience. But I can't say I'm totally surprised they're doing it. Many, many years ago, I worked here (mainly cashier, sometimes salesfloor). I remember hearing that revenue...
by SurlyLHT
October 5th, 2022, 4:00 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Nicollet-Lake - greater Kmart area
Replies: 486
Views: 303025

Re: Nicollet-Lake - greater Kmart area

I emphasized the need for housing and for the new space to make the area feel more like a neighborhood rather than a commercial corridor. Density with quality greenspace.
by SurlyLHT
September 26th, 2022, 2:29 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Open Streets Minneapolis
Replies: 6
Views: 1647

Re: Open Streets Minneapolis

My read of the piece is it costs $500k each year to put on 8 quality events. Would be great to add back downtown, NE and (especially) Nicollet and a second fall Lyndale event, but that's probably another $500k for additional Open Streets staff required etc. That cost can't be correct or is wishful ...
by SurlyLHT
September 26th, 2022, 2:01 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Open Streets Minneapolis
Replies: 6
Views: 1647

Re: Open Streets Minneapolis

Is that $500k for the entirety of the contract or for one year?
by SurlyLHT
September 8th, 2022, 11:28 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 691988

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

I think it's great for people to get to Aldi and Cub where it's very time consuming to transfer to make a trip that's only a mile or two. Helpful for those who are older or limited mobility to get from their door to the bus stop as well. With the C Line, D Line, and Blue Line as well as the stop cu...
by SurlyLHT
September 2nd, 2022, 10:13 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1800
Views: 1000231

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

My next bike is going to be a SingleSpeed...no worries about batteries! On another note. I guess the Midtown Greenway repaving is coming up and will be between Dean Parkway and 5th Ave if my memory is correct. I've been on the Greenway everyday and I thought the issues were already fixed. I see noth...
by SurlyLHT
September 1st, 2022, 2:11 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1800
Views: 1000231

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Underground streetlights are commonly 240 or 480 volts, but if there's a neutral wire available you can get 240 from the 480 volt circuits, which is within the range of standard "world voltage" (100-240) switching power supplies like a bicycle or scooter charger. Or 120 volts if it's a 24...
by SurlyLHT
August 31st, 2022, 8:20 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Northside - News & General Topics
Replies: 398
Views: 245679

Re: Northside - News & General Topics

Also someone in the Strib Comments mentioned that it's probably a speculative purchase for resale later. The income from the storage would pay for interest and then they sell later. Given that the organization says they are looking for growing cities that might be all they are. They buy up industria...