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by Unity77
December 12th, 2014, 2:15 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487064

Re: Nicollet Hotel Block

Did Doran forget that the city wants something ICONIC? Their proposal looks like a residential tower that one would find in Denver. I really like United Properties' proposal, but it looks like it would fit nicely in Elliot Park or in Downtown East. Duval's proposal is definitely iconic.
by Unity77
December 12th, 2014, 11:14 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487064

Re: Nicollet Hotel Block

Duval doesn't even have a functioning website.

I'm really disappointed Minneapolis couldn't attract national or international interest in this site.
by Unity77
December 8th, 2014, 3:16 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Minneapolis - St. Paul Business News
Replies: 255
Views: 29262

Re: Minneapolis - St. Paul Business News

Saw something interesting today on MSN home page. They had a page on the 3 largest public companies for each state. I was quit surprised to see the one missing that I sure thought would be in the top 3. I knew Cargill was very big, but they are not public, But I had thought for sure that Target wou...
by Unity77
November 14th, 2014, 5:59 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: IDS Center
Replies: 266
Views: 92901

Re: IDS Center

You guys know iconic doesn't mean the most good-looking, right... ? Really? Do you think we are a bunch of 5 year olds? I'm sorry, but very few people give a sh*t about the IDS, especially those who are under the age of 40, implants, or visitors from outside the state. It's 2014 and time to move on...
by Unity77
November 12th, 2014, 12:34 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: IDS Center
Replies: 266
Views: 92901

Re: IDS Center

Based on the reactions from out of town friends and family - the Wells Fargo tower is the city's most iconic tower and I agree with them. :)
by Unity77
November 8th, 2014, 1:50 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487064

Re: Nicollet Hotel Block

I would love to see another super tall or at least something to rival the IDS and 225 buildings.
We all would, but don't get your hopes up.
by Unity77
November 6th, 2014, 5:05 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Kraus-Anderson, HQ Apartments, Finnegans "Brewtel" - 9th St S/5th Ave S
Replies: 403
Views: 94139

Re: New Kraus-Anderson HQ (9th St. S/5th Ave. S)

http://finance-commerce.com/2014/11/kraus-anderson-hq-project-is-on-hold-for-now/ Withdrawn from the planning commission meeting, on hold indefinitely. Talk about overplaying your hand... My initial post was regarding the fact that Kraus-Anderson withdrew their plans. My question was did they withd...
by Unity77
November 6th, 2014, 1:31 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Kraus-Anderson, HQ Apartments, Finnegans "Brewtel" - 9th St S/5th Ave S
Replies: 403
Views: 94139

Re: New Kraus-Anderson HQ (9th St. S/5th Ave. S)

Edit: Nevermind I didn't see the following: "The new plan was scheduled to be heard Oct. 14 by the city's Planning Commission, but the Elliot Park Neighborhood Association objected to it, prompting the Planning Commission to hold off until its Nov. 10 meeting." http://www.bizjournals.com/t...
by Unity77
October 16th, 2014, 1:14 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487064

Re: Nicollet Hotel Block

looking for something "iconic". let's hope.
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/cped_rfp
Nice to see the city has some high expectations here! We need more of this attitude in our downtown development.
Should turn out fine as long as local developers are not involved.
by Unity77
September 23rd, 2014, 7:42 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Rumors: A Historical Record of Mystery
Replies: 1127
Views: 182396

Re: Opus Ritz Block Development

I for one don't think it's worthless to talk about what's going on behind the scenes of potentially major projects. Yes, there is a Norman Foster design for the Ritz Block. I could even describe it. Yes, Lord & Taylor signed a letter of intent to anchor the retail promenade. Yes, several intern...
by Unity77
September 23rd, 2014, 1:48 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Rumors: A Historical Record of Mystery
Replies: 1127
Views: 182396

Re: Opus Ritz Block Development

by grant1simons2 » September 23rd, 2014, 1:56 pm Okay so that's still 2 ~300' buildings and a well designed corner piece Well designed? The new Xcel hqs is a prime example of the mediocrity that Opus brings to the table. I know Opus was having major financial issues just a few years ago. It's too b...
by Unity77
September 22nd, 2014, 11:33 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Rumors: A Historical Record of Mystery
Replies: 1127
Views: 182396

Re: Opus Ritz Block Development

They are going to have to do better here. And that means taller, better quality, with a stronger retail presence along Nicollet Mall. Otherwise its going to be a huge dud.
What leads you to believe Opus can or will do better?
by Unity77
August 1st, 2014, 10:35 am
Forum: Nostalgia
Topic: Soccer Stadium in Minneapolis (cancelled)
Replies: 1001
Views: 167503

Re: Major League Soccer in Minnesota

The Guinness International Cup was a poorly advertised event. I'm sure the Fringe Festival, Uptown Arts Fair, Loring Park Art Festival , Powderhorn Art Fair, and the Paul McCartney concert will impact attendance.
by Unity77
August 1st, 2014, 10:19 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Nordic House - 729 Washington Av N
Replies: 313
Views: 68706

Re: 729 Washington Av N

They said 11 stories too!
"10 story building will be first major development taller than 6 stories in the North Loop neighborhood in several years"

http://www.metrocouncil.org/Council-Mee ... 4-183.aspx
by Unity77
August 1st, 2014, 10:15 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: TCF Bank Building Redevelopment
Replies: 384
Views: 87010

Re: TCF Bank Building Redevelopment

grant... you should upload it to the 3d warehouse... that way we can all view it in google earth. :) I created a mock tower for that site recently as well. This is what, I imagine, 44 floors at 15 ft per floor and 600,000 sq ft could look like: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I-2y0Uhdwpw/U9sCpI9...
by Unity77
July 27th, 2014, 2:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line LRT
Replies: 1294
Views: 87936

Re: Green Line (Central Corridor LRT)

I can't handle all the stops. Honestly, having to stop at a stop light and then immediately stopping again at the station is ridiculous. Add the fact that there are too many stations and it gets to the point that taking the train is a waste of time for people who actually need to be somewhere on tim...
by Unity77
July 27th, 2014, 2:21 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: LPM Apartments - (376' - 36 Stories)
Replies: 1522
Views: 291182

Re: LPM Apartments - (376' - 36 Stories)

Location location location. The type of people that can afford this are not the type of people who want to live in loring park.
Dang. So you are the official spokesperson for this type of people? Cool.
by Unity77
July 20th, 2014, 10:13 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market
Replies: 1291
Views: 813436

Re: Current & Proposed Downtown Minneapolis Projects

Don't expect to see another office tower of 40+ stories anytime soon. I love posts like this that are complete Debbie Downers... offering zero context or reasoning behind why you either believe what you're posting, or providing facts to support your position. Markets can and do change often. As we'...
by Unity77
July 11th, 2014, 10:36 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Office Market
Replies: 1291
Views: 813436

Re: Current & Proposed Downtown Minneapolis Projects

When was the last time we had anything hitting the 40 story mark? 1990 with Capella? Yes I realize that it's taller. That's correct- nothing since Capella. Almost 25 years. That's an amazing drought for a city that's metro is well over 3 million. And 40 stories isn't really all that big either. Don...
by Unity77
July 1st, 2014, 10:09 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Stadium Parking Ramp Development Site - 25 stories / 294'
Replies: 1070
Views: 262435

Re: Stadium Parking Ramp Air Rights Development

Any chance Ryan will dump its plans for the six-story box on the west end of the park? Why not add those 190+ apartments to this development?