Land Use & Planning

Upper Harbor Terminal featured on Fox 9: 'If you build it, will Beyoncé come?'

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November 19, 2019

Who will the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment serve? Fox 9 News recently asked that question. FMR's Colleen O'Connor Toberman was interviewed alongside community members, elected officials, and the development team. >>

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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November 15, 2019

When development plans for a unique site on the St. Paul riverfront jeopardized public access, FMR advocated for a better plan. The Waterford Bay project at Island Station now includes new public shoreline and trails. >>

Follow Upper Harbor Terminal on Twitter

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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November 14, 2019

If you're interested in following this important mile-long redevelopment of the North Minneapolis riverfront more closely, you're in luck! FMR has a special Twitter account just to share updates about the project. >>

Word about riverfront dumpsite, Area C, starting to spread

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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November 7, 2019

From local news articles to word of mouth, Ford Motor Company's toxic waste dump on the St. Paul river floodplain, known as Area C, is gaining more attention. As community awareness grows, so does pressure on Ford and state agencies to study the dumpsite more closely to consider cleanup options. >>

Why Upper Harbor Terminal matters

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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October 21, 2019

FMR continues to work with neighbors, community partners, and Minneapolis leaders around the redevelopment of Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT), and we continue to raise concerns with the city's concept plan. This is a natural outgrowth of our history in the area and our vision for a river for all. But we're often asked why we're so committed to and involved in the future of this particular site. Here's why UHT matters and what you can do. >>

Spring Lake regional park master plan open house Oct. 14

by Irene Jones

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October 9, 2019

What's next for this special place (and FMR restoration site) on our great river? You can help decide. >>

St. Paul solicits new development for RiverCentre Ramp site

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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October 8, 2019

The city of St. Paul is struggling to repair or replace its crumbling riverfront parking ramp. The city's new approach seeks a private development partner to add buildings alongside or on top of the ramp. >>