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Entries by David Tinjum (229)

Friday
Aug192011

New Lowry Avenue Bridge Still on Schedule

From Twin Cities Daily Planet:

BY KERRY ASHMORE, NORTHEASTER

Construction of the new Lowry Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River continues on schedule for a summer 2012 completion, according to Hennepin County Construction Project Engineer Paul Backer.

He said the arches will likely be erected late this year.

Like last year, Backer said, they expect to continue construction work through the winter. “I don’t foresee weather shutting us down too much,” he said.

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Monday
Aug152011

MRDI Newsletter Issue 4 - August 15, 2011

The latest newsletter from the Minneapolis Riverfront Development Initiative:

Monday
Aug082011

Summer of Walking on East River Road

From the Pioneer Press:

For decades, the pedestrian and bike path along East River Parkway (aka East River Road) has been a popular route enjoyed by many, including college students, area residents and their guests.

It's easy to see why. The curvy, paved trail lining the east bank of the Mississippi River in St. Paul and Minneapolis offers a breezy, picturesque walk. The scenery changes depending on where one lands along the path.

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Thursday
Aug042011

Minneapolis RiverCurrent 8-3-11

Friday
Jul292011

Flying On The Minneapolis Riverfront

Video coverage of the National Wakeboarding Championships taking place between Plymouth Avenue and West Broadway this Wednesday through Sunday.  Great footage of midair flips and tricks.

Thursday
Jul282011

Minneapolis RiverCurrent 7-27-11

Thursday
Jul282011

Tonight - Public Meeting of the Minneapolis Riverfront Development Initiative

Wednesday
Jul272011

University of Minnesota Combined Heat and Power Facility on the Minneapolis Riverfront

Tuesday
Jul262011

Tonight - Upper River Forum at MPRB

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:  Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

 

Upper River Forum: Creating Our Great River Legacy

Key Lessons from "Waterfront Cities" and "Your Turn: Redevelopment Choices".

Featuring Peter Hendee Brown, Architect, Planner and Development Consultant, and author of "America's Waterfront Revival.

Followed by a Community Discussion of Key Redevelopment Issues.

Peter Hendee Brown will share key lessons learned from other waterfront cities, including critical tools for implementation and realistic time frames for measuring success.  Participants will have the opportunity to discuss key riverfront development questions.  Refreshments will be serves.

This series of Upper River Forums is hosted by the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership and the Above the Falls Citizen Advisory Committee.

Monday
Jul252011

Minneapolis RiverCurrent 7-21-11