The city as your living room: Will micro apartments go macro in MSP?
The proposed Village Green Development, an 18-story apartment complex, would include 22 percent micro apartments.
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A long way from surface parking lots: Downtown East’s rapid transformation
The current development blitz is cutting an entirely new neighborhood from whole cloth — a rare opportunity for the city of Minneapolis.
Still more reasons MSP is capital of the North
Minneapolis-St. Paul’s booming startup scene is one of many signs that the cities are evolving.
Local doesn’t end with summer: Meet 4 food entrepreneurs at 5 winter markets in MSP
Farmers market managers and vendors are keeping us supplied with locally grown food, locally made food products and locally sourced crafts.
An (almost) one-woman STEM revolution brings photonics to light
“Photonics is revolutionizing the 21st century just as electronics revolutionized the 20th century,” says Colette DeHarpporte.
Embracing the creative nexus of bikes, transit and art
Ken and Roberta Avidor are two worldly residents of Lowertown in St. Paul who love to travel light and have been car-free since 2010.
10 development projects that will transform Minneapolis-St. Paul in 2015
These projects promise to transform neighborhoods, enrich our quality of life and add to the roster of “must see” attractions for out-of-town guests.
We are North: repositioning MSP’s national identity for the 21st century
“We need a new narrative,” says U of M College of Design Dean Tom Fisher. Or perhaps a new brand.
In three Twin Cities neighborhoods, small-business development equals big growth
Community developers have always believed in the power of small-business development, but never more so than now.
Initiatives in the Twin Cities are getting more women on bicycles
Organizations like Women on Bikes and Grease Rag — not to mention rank-and-file cyclists — are asking why our biking scene isn’t even more equitable.
The two towers: New Minneapolis high-rises are poised to change downtown living
LPM and Nic on Fifth have drawn renters from the two main demographic groups — millennials and empty nesters — flocking to downtown living.
Cycling in the cities: Seven Minnesota inventions for bike enthusiasts here and around the globe
The Twin Cities isn’t only a leader in bicycle use — we’re also a major innovator in bicycle design and technology.
Equity, empowerment: how community-driven ‘TOD’ is transforming Green Line neighborhoods
“We knew light rail was coming, so we decided our communities needed to prepare to transform in meaningful ways from within,” says Nieeta Presley.
How being ‘car ownership free’ led to healthy living, community organizing and embracing transit
Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer sold their car about two years ago, plunging with abandon into the Twin Cities’ network of public and alternative modes of transportation.
Gluten-free beer, women-only ridesharing, wellness apps: 10 new startups that could change your life
Several forces are conspiring to make the Twin Cities a hotbed of startup activity. The most dominant factor may be the U of M.
No braking in sight: Six new Twin Cities food trucks you need to try
There’s still plenty of time to get out and try something new before the winter winds blow in. So hit the streets and eat something delicious.
Urban farm to urban table: growing and sourcing hyper-local food in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities is emerging as a hotbed of innovative agricultural activity.
The power of co-working: Why MSP’s tech startups are pooling resources and talents
Shared workspaces put entrepreneurs in close proximity to others, creating synergies that don’t readily form between geographically isolated businesses.
10 local apps for mobilizing summer in the cities
Guides to bars, restaurants and sundry other spots can be found on apps created by out-of-town developers. But what about mobile apps developed locally?
MSP’s sharing economy hits the road: What you need to know about Lyft, Uber, Car2Go and HourCar
With Minneapolis’ approval of Uber and Lyft, locals have more transportation options than ever.
