Featured Stories

The Buzz on MSP's Growing Pro-Pollinator Community

Brian Martucci Tuesday, September 01, 2015

MSP's increasing public awareness about the plight of pollinators has mobilized beekeepers and gardeners, social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, educational institutions and government representatives to create new initiatives on behalf of bees and butterflies.

Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Life Sciences, Shopping, Sustainability

Como Park, University, Downtown, Northeast

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

Is Craft Beer Peaking in MSP? Not Yet, As These Five New Breweries and a Community Tap House Show

Brian Martucci Tuesday, August 11, 2015

These days, MSP seems to have more independent craft beer producers than adults of legal drinking age. And yet the brewery announcements, grand openings and expansions keep coming. Are we reaching peak craft beer?

Central Corridor, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife

Downtown, Saint Anthony Park, Southwest, Warehouse/North Loop, Northeast

The Sounds of Summer: August Arts and Culture In MSP

David Rue Tuesday, August 11, 2015

In this month’s feature highlights arts, entertainment and culture not to be missed in MSP by focusing on music, festivals and fashion.

Arts and Culture, Central Corridor, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Nightlife, Shopping

Riverfront/Mill District, Como Park, Midway

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

When and How Should the Public Participate in Design? The Commons Conundrum

Frank Edgerton Martin Tuesday, July 21, 2015

The planning of the Commons, a two-block park in downtown Minneapolis, has captured the attention of the Twin Cities. What level of input should the public expect to have? At what stage of the project would public input have the most impact?

Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Leadership, Design

Downtown

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

Jump Into July with Makers, ArtCars, Movement and Beer

David Rue Tuesday, July 14, 2015

July arts, entertainment and culture highlights not to be missed in MSP, with a focus on makers of all sorts — of art, crafts, dance and beer.

Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Design, Entrepreneurship, Shopping

Phillips, Macalester - Groveland, Southwest, Calhoun - Isles, Warehouse/North Loop

Transforming St. Paul's West 7th Into a Vibrant, Urban Life/Work/Play Corridor

Brian Martucci Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The West 7th area near downtown St. Paul is transforming from a historic transportation artery into a vibrant, 24/7 live/work/play corridor with new residences, busy workplaces, transit opportunities, and hotspots for art, culture and entertainment.

Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Design, Nightlife, Reuse / Rebuild, Shopping, Transit Oriented Development

West Seventh

Woonerfs: Rethinking a Public Realm for Bicyclists, Pedestrians and Cars

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, June 09, 2015

As woonerfs take hold in MSP, perhaps in collaboration with the complete streets movement already underway, designers are rethinking how our public realm can function for pedestrians, bicyclists--and cars.

Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Leadership, Design, Sustainability, Transit Oriented Development

Riverfront/Mill District, Downtown, Saint Anthony Park

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

Funding, Policy, Persuasion, Need: How Artspace Gets Affordable Artist Live/Work Housing Done

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Artspace’s residential projects fill a critical niche in a city’s ecosystem of affordable housing, particularly for artists. But making the case for public policies and resources to realize these transformative projects is challenging.

Affordable Housing, Arts and Culture, Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, Creative Leadership, Design, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Strong Local Economy

Downtown/Lowertown, Northeast

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Eat Up! 7 Transit-Friendly Farmers Markets in MSP

Brian Martucci Tuesday, May 05, 2015

Looking to sample the region’s freshest produce without braving traffic? In celebration of the Green Line’s first full farmers market season, here are seven MSP markets within walking distance of a major transit line (in many cases, the Green Line itself).

Coordination/Collaboration, Creative Economy, diversity, Entrepreneurship, Green Jobs, Shopping, Transit Oriented Development, Transportation

Riverfront/Mill District, University, Downtown, Lake Street, Southwest, Downtown/Lowertown

MSP's Big Picture Housing Needs: The McKnight Foundation Weighs In

Interview by Christopher Hudson Tuesday, April 21, 2015

McKnight Foundation president Kate Wolford and program officer Eric Muschler at Clare Midtown talk about the foundation's affordable housing initiatives and how well-designed affordable housing is a community asset with long-term benefits.

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

Riverfront/Mill District, Lake Street