Posted on October 15th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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A Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board task force is studying how to fill-in a “missing link” in the city’s Grand Rounds scenic byway.
The public can learn more about the study at an open house this Thursday, Oct. 18, at Windom Recreation Center, 2251 Hayes St. NE, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A presentation begins at […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Columbia Park, East Bank, Marcy Holmes, Mid-City Industrial, Mississippi River, Northeast Park, Parks, St. Anthony West, Transportation, Waite Park, Windom Park
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 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 September 18th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat Editor
It’s an historically significant neighborhood landmark, but engineers say the St. Anthony Parkway Bridge is also structurally deficient and in need of replacement.
At a meeting Monday, city officials outlined some of the choices that lie ahead for the new bridge, including what it will look like, where it would be positioned, […]
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Filed under: City Hall, Columbia Park, Legislature, Marshall Terrace, Transportation
Posted on September 17th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
The Lowry Avenue Bridge closed about an hour ago so that state bridge inspectors can begin taking a closer look at the century-old structure. The bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Friday for the MnDOT inspection, part of a statewide bridge inspection mandate.
Meanwhile, the Columbia Park and Marshall Terrace […]
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Filed under: Bottineau, Columbia Park, Marshall Terrace, Mississippi River, Transportation
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 April 14th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
It’s been almost a decade since Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff removed a red, super-sized playground slide from north end of Columbia Park.
Liz Wielinski, president of the Columbia Park Neighborhood Association, still isn’t satisfied with the park board’s explanation for taking it away.
She said she plans to question the district park manager about […]
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Filed under: Columbia Park, Parks
