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by jtoemke
March 30th, 2019, 8:29 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Labeling the Transit System
Replies: 69
Views: 10708

Re: Labeling the Transit System

At one point there was talk of interlining Rush and Riverview. But I suppose that’s dead now that Rush is BRT and Riverview is streetcar.
If they could have somehow gotten D Line to be light rail, ridership would be crazy.
by jtoemke
March 28th, 2019, 10:47 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville - General Topics
Replies: 130
Views: 159854

Re: Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville - General Topics

If anyone wants a laugh, the Strib has an article about pickle ball being the next big battle in all that is wrong with the world.

It's pretty hilarious.

http://www.startribune.com/apple-valley ... 507726242/
by jtoemke
March 20th, 2019, 11:21 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: City Club Apartments - 1000 Marquette Ave (Handicraft Building)
Replies: 382
Views: 76927

Re: City Club Apartments - 1000 Marquette Ave (Handicraft Building)

Honestly, I am their ideal client, being someone who moved in one car trip last time. If I found 350-400sf in an older building for like 700-800 bucks I'd be down for sure.
by jtoemke
March 13th, 2019, 1:55 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Not-TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N
Replies: 60
Views: 14209

Re: TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N

I agree City people park their cars and forget to touch them for a weeks at a time even though they have them. I think of it as more of a selling feature than as an indicator of lifestyle goals. Especially if they are moving to this building from a less urban environment and this is their first tast...
by jtoemke
March 12th, 2019, 2:43 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Not-TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N
Replies: 60
Views: 14209

Re: TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N

I understand what you're saying. 100%. I'm just saying, as someone who works for developers, luxury condos (please note this is what we are talking about) are going to want high parking ratios. I'd also like to note that the size of the units themselves (ie much less studios that we see in luxury ap...
by jtoemke
March 12th, 2019, 1:48 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Not-TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N
Replies: 60
Views: 14209

Re: TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N

Yeah I get the desire to control parking but if its underground and out of site, I see it as a non-issue. People buying 500k-900k condos have a lot of choice on where they park their money. And if they can't park their cars, they'll take it somewhere else. Rich people don't compromise because they c...
by jtoemke
March 12th, 2019, 1:02 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Not-TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N
Replies: 60
Views: 14209

Re: TMBR - 100 3rd Ave N

1.) Many, smaller retail spaces –big positive 2.) Internal windowless bedrooms galore – giant negative (maybe that’s just me) 3.) I’m worried it will look more like the elevation than the rendering once its constructed. 4.) Props for trying something different Fun fact- this was the site of my first...
by jtoemke
March 12th, 2019, 4:59 am
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Alia Tower - 200 Central - 483' / 40 Stories
Replies: 897
Views: 189278

Re: Alia Tower - 200 Central - 483' / 40 Stories

ESG Architects posted an up to date rendering on their Instagram yesterday. Seems pretty similar. But posting it could be a sign that it’s in the forefront of conversations.
by jtoemke
March 8th, 2019, 12:24 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Replies: 235
Views: 146806

Re: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan

https://www.citylab.com/transportation/ ... 40/584227/

Fun citylab article that says the snow parking ban is a peak into our 2040 future.
by jtoemke
March 7th, 2019, 7:57 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP site) - Arden Hills
Replies: 105
Views: 219261

Re: Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP site) - Arden Hills

Let a site that is immediately adjacent to a freeway and 12 miles from the city center sit fallow while developers are busy building spec housing in Hanover, sure. Okay this isn't the Strib comments section, you can toss the attitude somewhere else. Just saying 1500 units in suburban "dense&qu...
by jtoemke
March 7th, 2019, 2:47 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP site) - Arden Hills
Replies: 105
Views: 219261

Re: Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP site) - Arden Hills

Just put everyone our of their misery, Ramsey County! My development proposal for this site is to plant trees everywhere. Just because there is a large vacant piece of land doesn't mean it needs to become a master planned development. The location of this site has never made much sense for the kind...
by jtoemke
March 4th, 2019, 7:16 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment
Replies: 199
Views: 163830

Re: Ford Site Redevelopment

Hasn’t it always been the case in the past 70 years that developers build the street and infrastructure but “gift it” to cities to take care of forever after? You're for sure right, it just seems like a very significant amount and the storm/water infrastructure will need to be large because of the ...
by jtoemke
March 3rd, 2019, 9:46 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Highland Bridge: Ford Site Redevelopment
Replies: 199
Views: 163830

Re: Ford Site Redevelopment

Strib reports that Ryan will be asking for $107 million in public funding to make their proposal happen. 1. That is a lot of money. 2. Maybe I am a bit checked out, but it seems this is the first explicit discussion of public funding that has been had for this site. I think everyone assumed the dev...
by jtoemke
March 1st, 2019, 7:56 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 554020

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

http://www.startribune.com/riverview-streetcar-project-clears-key-hurdle/506508772/?fbclid=IwAR3TsWvsnYuDo6KngqKl9OQJR-62ZYMDv4mQmUkQpvs5cA9UzZ0Auev1TRY Riverview is officially in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan, and is now eligible for federal funding. As well it now moves into Environmental p...
by jtoemke
February 27th, 2019, 8:18 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Transit Crime
Replies: 280
Views: 1023704

Re: Transit Crime


I don't see why the police have to be undercover
Nobody smokes in front of cop, like no one speeds if they see a cop.
by jtoemke
February 26th, 2019, 4:04 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: James and Lake Building
Replies: 6
Views: 2119

Re: James and Lake Building

I want to see their MEP drawings... VRV anyone?
by jtoemke
February 26th, 2019, 4:03 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: James and Lake Building
Replies: 6
Views: 2119

Re: James and Lake Building

Amazing what concrete can do to a floor to floor height.
by jtoemke
February 25th, 2019, 11:07 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Bloomington Central Station & South Loop Development
Replies: 219
Views: 85213

Re: Bloomington Central Station & South Loop Development

"Regional Headquarters" and "Campus" implies large and important in my mind so I'm instantly excited.

Maybe this will finally give 28th / Bloomington Central more of a purpose.
by jtoemke
February 19th, 2019, 12:17 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: North Loop Neighborhood
Replies: 1096
Views: 495346

Re: North Loop Neighborhood

The article said "NoLo" for north loop... is this another East Town moment. Why.