historic neighborhoods: East Harriet Farmstead: A Neighborhood Profile - 09/06/07 08:50 PM
East Harriet Farmstead: East Harriet is most well known for Lakewood Cemetary, and the neighborhood's extensive green space, full of gardens and parks. Bordered by 36th St. on the north and 46th St. to the south. Lyndale Ave. is the eastern boundary; Lake Harriet and Lakewood Cemetery largely make up the western border of the … (0 comments)
historic neighborhoods: SW Mpls Remodeled Home Tour: a neighborhood fundraiser - 07/02/07 12:38 PM
FYI - Full Disclosure: I personally organize and sponsor this event. It's my little way of giving something back to the community. The Remodeled Home Tour is a self-guided, one day tour of recently remodeled homes throughout Southwest Minneapolis. It's a fundraiser for Southwest Minneapolis neighborhoods. Visit the tour website for … (1 comments)
historic neighborhoods: Minneapolis Votes to Restrict New Construction & Remodeling - 07/02/07 10:28 AM
In an effort that would appear misguided at first glance Minneapolis City Council voted June 29th to restrict the size and scale of new construction and remodeling. The unanimous vote seeks to address concerns over so called "Monster Houses" a.k.a "McMansions". While the concerns are highly warranted in many cases, the … (0 comments)
historic neighborhoods: New construction in historic urban neighborhoods - 07/01/07 09:11 PM
From 1900-1940 people lived, for the most part in close quarters, families members constantly interacting, in homes with just a few rooms. The first suburbs were built around this ethic as well, middle class homes from 1945-1960 were small, by today's standards. These "first ring" suburbs, as they have come to … (2 comments)
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