Land Use & Planning

Midtown Greenway Coalition releases new study on Short Line Bridge

June 14, 2019

Four different options are under consideration for extending the greenway across the Mississippi. >>

Action Alert: Support funding the River Learning Center [CLOSED]

May 21, 2019

The River Learning Center will be a destination that connects all Minnesotans and visitors to recreational and educational opportunities on the Mississippi River. Your advocacy is urgently needed to ensure that the River Learning Center receives state bonding funds to move forward this year. >>

Four new towers proposed for downtown St. Paul riverfront

April 11, 2019

A major development including four tall towers on St. Paul's downtown riverfront is currently under consideration for the former West Publishing and county jail site. >>

River planning is wrapping up for most corridor cities

by Irene Jones

April 9, 2019

Most Twin Cities communities have completed their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront, but a few are still seeking public comments in the coming weeks or months. Learn where your community is in the process and weigh in while there is still time. >>

View from Schaar's Bluff in Nininger Township

Action Alert: Oppose Upper Harbor Terminal bonding [CLOSED]

April 8, 2019

Join us in advocating for a better vision and more community benefits at Upper Harbor Terminal. Ask your legislators to oppose $2 million in public funding for private development. >>

Riverfront regional park plan roundup

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

April 8, 2019

FMR has been participating in the master planning processes for Above the Falls, Mississippi Gorge and Hidden Falls Crosby Farm regional parks in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's a roundup of the draft plans, FMR's comments on these plans and opportunities for future public participation. >>

Upper Harbor Terminal - Where do we go from here?

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

March 26, 2019

Despite public opposition, the Minneapolis City Council approved the concept plan for the Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT) site in North Minneapolis. FMR continues to have many concerns and will stay engaged as planning progresses. >>