Posted on November 20th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Any afternoon rush hour, Gwen Engelbert can look out the front window and see traffic cops wildly waving drivers past her E. Hennepin Avenue boutique.
The patrols are needed to help manage a surge of traffic congestion in the East Bank and Marcy Holmes neighborhoods in Minneapolis since the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed Aug. 1.
But it […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Business, Central Avenue, East Bank, Government, Marcy Holmes, Shopping
Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Dan Haugen
The first large meeting to collect public input on the Making Central Avenue Great plan is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Salvation Army community center.
The Central Avenue plan outlines a look and feel for city leaders to work toward when making decisions about the corridor. It was originally drafted in 1997, and officials are […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Business, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, East Bank, Government, Holland, Logan Park, Northeast Park, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on September 27th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
I was unlucky (or lucky) enough to have been caught standing at the bus stop during this afternoon’s sunburst downpour. I snapped this picture with my cell phone before hopping on the number 10. A little grainy, but notice the double rainbow leading right to Columbia Grounds. I guess it was maybe worth gettting a little wet.  Dan […]
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Filed under: Central Avenue, Waite Park, Weather
Posted on September 25th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat EditorÂÂ
A vacant remnant of Northeast’s railroad past is perhaps closer than ever to becoming part of an economic engine for the community again.
City officials and neighborhood leaders said at a meeting Monday they’re optimistic about the odds for finding a new use for the Shoreham Yards Roundhouse.
The red brick semicircular structure […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Central Avenue, Columbia Park, Development, Environment, Marshall Terrace, Shoreham Yards, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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The red brick, semicircular building was once a repair and maintenance shop for one of the largest and busiest rail hubs in the Upper Midwest.
Now, city officials and neighborhood leaders are considering possible reuses for the historic Shoreham Yards Roundhouse.
A public meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. tonight at Columbia Golf Course, 3300 Central Ave. […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, Environment, Holland, Marshall Terrace, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on June 27th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Eight consulting firms are asking for the lead role in updating the city’s “Making Central Avenue Great” plan.
A steering committee will review and score their proposals at a meeting this Thursday (click here for the agenda). The bids will be evaluated by the committee for quality of proposal, understanding of the project, experience of staff, […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, Holland, Logan Park, Northeast Park, St. Anthony East, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on June 20th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Here’s some condensed highlights from Tuesday’s Northeast Parade. A broadcast of the full parade can also be seen on Minneapolis Television Network (MTN, Channel 16) the following times: Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, June 28 at 10 p.m.; Friday, June 29 at 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, July 5 […]
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Filed under: Central Avenue, Video
Posted on June 7th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
(Photo: Mayor R.T. Rybak with Lea Schuster of Transit for Livable Communities announcing $7.3 million in awards for bike and pedestrian projects. BY DAN HAUGEN)
By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat Editor
Bicyclists in Northeast Minneapolis can look forward to new lanes, signs and bike racks, and – maybe someday – a more bike-friendly Central Avenue.
Transit for Livable Communities, a federally funded nonprofit, […]
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Filed under: Central Avenue, Transportation
