Featured Stories

Transit-Oriented Development in St. Paul: Connections That Create Value

Brian Martucci Tuesday, March 08, 2016

More transit means more value: How community-driven (Frogtown) and historically aware (Lowertown) TOD works using community-led initiatives paired with city-developed plans that include affordable housing.

Affordable Housing, Central Corridor, Coordination/Collaboration, diversity, Philanthropy, Strong Local Economy, Transit Oriented Development

Midway, Saint Anthony Park, North Side, Downtown/Lowertown, Thomas - Dale/Frogtown, Warehouse/North Loop

A More Gentle Density: The Potential of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Minneapolis

Kjersti Monson Tuesday, February 02, 2016

What exactly are accessory dwelling units and what does the City of Minneapolis hope to achieve with them?

Arts and Culture, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Reuse / Rebuild, Strong Local Economy, Sustainability

10 Redevelopment Projects Transforming MSP in 2016

Amy Goetzman Tuesday, January 12, 2016

MSP is in the midst of a redevelopment boom that has touched nearly every part of the Twin Cities. Here are 10 projects opening in 2016 that will further transform our neighborhoods and communities.

Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Design, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild, Shopping, Strong Local Economy, Transit Oriented Development, Transportation

Riverfront/Mill District, Greater East Side, Dayton's Bluff, Downtown, North Side, West Seventh, Downtown/Lowertown, Warehouse/North Loop, Northeast

Is Affordable Artist Live/Work Housing the New Normal?

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Since Artspace pioneered affordable artist live/work housing in the 1990s, disrupting the SoHo Effect in communities across the U.S., demand for such projects has grown. Which begs the question: Is affordable artist live/work housing becoming the new normal?

Affordable Housing, Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Reuse / Rebuild, Shopping, Strong Local Economy, Transit Oriented Development

Riverfront/Mill District, West Seventh, Downtown/Lowertown, Northeast

December in the Cities: Art and Culture To Go

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, December 08, 2015

It's culture to go this month in our feature highlighting arts, entertainment and culture not to be missed in MSP. Stop into City Center for an on-the-fly dance performance. Check out--on your laptop, phone or tablet--Greycoats' music video shot in architect Ralph Rapson's Glass Cube. Catch District Energy's plume in the night sky in downtown St. Paul.

Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Leadership, Design, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Strong Local Economy

Downtown, Downtown/Lowertown

Holiday Shopping on the Green Line: A Selection of Locally Owned Shops by Stop

Brian Martucci Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Now that the holiday shopping season is upon us, Metro Transit riders in search of the perfect gifts can ride the 11-mile-long Green Line for an adventurous day that includes stops at dozens of locally owned stores. Here's a guide to get you started.

Arts and Culture, Central Corridor, Creative Economy, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Shopping, Strong Local Economy, Transit Oriented Development, Transportation

Midway, Saint Anthony Park, West Seventh, Downtown/Lowertown, Thomas - Dale/Frogtown, Warehouse/North Loop

Why MSP's Amenity-Rich Downtowns are Prime Spots for Relocating Businesses

Brian Martucci Tuesday, October 20, 2015

MSP’s increasingly amenity-rich downtowns offer irresistible quality-of-life benefits that help firms attract and retain top talent. Here’s a look at why some companies moved to the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Strong Local Economy, Transportation

Downtown, West Side, West Seventh, Downtown/Lowertown, Warehouse/North Loop

Artists Can Be The "Connective Tissue" of a Neighborhood, But First Need Affordable Housing

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, October 06, 2015

The creation of affordable artist live/work housing is a proven initiative that reinvigorates neighborhoods, while artists and their work bring members of diverse communities together.

Affordable Housing, Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, diversity, Strong Local Economy

Downtown/Lowertown

The Line and Creative Exchange Present "Creating Community" on September 16

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Line and Creative Exchange Present “Creating Community,” a dynamic, participatory event featuring community builders and creative producers from fine art, technology, design and nonprofits.

Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Design, diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Strong Local Economy, Sustainability, Talent Dividend

Northeast

Urban Agriculture in MSP: Growing, Diversifying, Sustainable

Brian Martucci Tuesday, August 18, 2015

As the rapid proliferation of urban farms, CSAs, community gardens, hyper-local farmers’ market stalls and farm-to-fork restaurants shows, MSP’s urban agriculture ecosystem is only getting stronger.

Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Green Jobs, Shopping, Strong Local Economy, Sustainability

Greater East Side, Midway, North Side, West Seventh, Downtown/Lowertown, Thomas - Dale/Frogtown

An Urbanist's Dream: New MSP Innovation District Would Create National Standard for City Building

Brian Martucci Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The Prospect North Partnership has created an ambitious, innovative vision for development and urban problem solving along University Avenue that could set a national standard for 21st-century city building.

Arts and Culture, Central Corridor, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Leadership, Design, High Technology, Higher Education, Strong Local Economy, Transit Oriented Development, Transportation

University, Saint Anthony Park

Pedals and Pints: A Guide to Your Own Bike Friendly Brewery Tour

Brian Martucci Tuesday, July 14, 2015

All of these homegrown breweries are located on or near major bikeways, making for convenient — and safe — access. String two or three of these bike-friendly breweries together for a pedal-powered, DIY brewery tour.

Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Entrepreneurship, Shopping, Strong Local Economy, Transit Oriented Development

Greater East Side, West Side, North Side, Uptown/Lyn Lake, Nokomis, Downtown/Lowertown, Payne - Phalen, Northeast

June in MSP: Outdoor Arts Festivals that Give Back

David Rue Tuesday, June 02, 2015

In this month’s feature highlighting arts, entertainment and culture not to be missed in MSP, the focus is on community events that inspire, entertain, invite participation —and give back.

Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Design, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Strong Local Economy

University, Downtown, Lake Street, Downtown/Lowertown, Warehouse/North Loop, Northeast

Take Me Out to a Ballgame and Brewpub: Your Guide to Game Day Transit and Venturing Afield

Brian Martucci Tuesday, June 02, 2015

Baseball season is upon us. Why not turn game day into an opportunity to explore neighborhoods around CHS Field in St. Paul's Lowertown and Target Field in Minneapolis' North Loop, which are bookended by Green Line light-rail stops?

Central Corridor, Nightlife, Strong Local Economy, Transit Oriented Development, Transportation

University, Cedar - Riverside/West Bank, Downtown, Saint Anthony Park, Downtown/Lowertown, Warehouse/North Loop

Living the Life: Seven Members of MSP's Growing Coastal-Transplant Community

Brian Martucci Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Strike up a conversation at an art opening, microbrewery, maker event, co-working space, tech-entrepreneur gathering, placemaking conference or food truck, and chances are that person is a coastal transplant living the life they’ve always wanted.

Creative Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strong Local Economy, Transportation

Riverfront/Mill District, Uptown/Lyn Lake, West Seventh, Downtown/Lowertown, Northeast