infill: Tear Downs will continue in Edina...for now - 12/05/07 12:27 PM
The Edina City Council (ECC) decided not to vote on the proposed moratorium on teardowns at last nights meeting. With respect for the massing and appropriateness concerns, a temporary ban helps no one. ECC will continue to research the issue and work on developing effective policy that balances neighborhood improvement with (2 comments)
infill: 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)
infill: 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)
infill: Tear Downs, In-Fill and Monster Houses Oh My! - 06/18/07 10:10 PM
Replacement Housing: The Changing Face of Historic Urban Neighborhoods There is a trend occurring in my marketplace (Minneapolis), older homes in desirable areas are being torn down and rebuilt. A good portion of the ageing housing stock is literally being replaced before our eyes. This change is both frightening and exciting, and it's (0 comments)