08/20/2026
we're reading this week: "Minneapolis has spent years talking about creating more homes near transit, adding more walkable neighborhoods and making better use of our riverfront. These two sites could put those goals into practice. Imagine each block designed for people to stroll and shop, with a charming mix of different types of homes for families of all shapes and sizes. Imagine tree-lined streets, studded by small parks and plazas, plus convenient storefronts for local businesses."
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The Star Tribune and Graco properties are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build new Minneapolis neighborhoods at the river’s edge. Let’s not settle for the status quo, Anna Morrison Nelson writes.