Land Use & Planning

Land Use & Planning
Action Alert: Support bonding for the River Learning Center [CLOSED]

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April 10, 2020

With your support, the City of St. Paul could begin work on a new River Learning Center later this year. This special site would strengthen public access to the river and serve as a destination for the National Park Service, environmental learning, and recreation. >>

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A new river learning center at Watergate Marina?
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 7, 2020

If all goes well at the State Capitol this spring, the City of St. Paul could begin designing a new River Learning Center at Crosby Farm Regional Park later this year. >>

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It's time to pause $20M ask for Upper Harbor Terminal
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 7, 2020

In these changing times, we have more questions than ever about whether Minneapolis' Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan can deliver promised community benefits. The city has paused the public planning process, but is continuing to seek state funds for First Avenue's concert venue on the site. >>

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A field guide to the new river rules for advocates, planners and city officials
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 1, 2020
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Before taxpayer funds go to Upper Harbor Terminal, the public deserves answers
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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March 11, 2020

The City of Minneapolis' top priority this legislative session is securing $20 million for First Avenue's amphitheater at Upper Harbor Terminal. But we still have some basic, important questions about this project — questions that deserve answers before the state invests public dollars.  >>

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New 'Wishbone' walkway proposed for Minneapolis riverfront
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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March 4, 2020

The Wishbone is a proposed new walkway that would cross the river in downtown Minneapolis. We look forward to exploring its environmental and technical considerations, and community dialogue about how this project fits into the city's riverfront park priorities. >>

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Riverfront polluter Northern Metals violates laws... again
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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February 26, 2020

After polluting on the North Minneapolis riverfront for years, Northern Metals was given a second chance to build a new facility in Becker. However, before that facility was even fully open, a large pile of cars caught fire and burned for five days. We spoke to KSTP News about Northern Metals' history of violations and community harm. >>

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