tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530164677766105511.post5208819562046609821..comments2023-12-28T03:19:32.567-06:00Comments on Uptown, Minneapolis - Past, Present, and Future: Lake Calhoun: Build, Baby, BuildUptown Urbanisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14291945036235920445noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530164677766105511.post-30114617626270622632009-03-29T10:30:00.000-05:002009-03-29T10:30:00.000-05:00I'd like to see more development along the N shore...I'd like to see more development along the N shore as well. Having lived near the Whole Foods, a walk to Uptown with shopping, dining, etc. at the base of condo developments would have been great.Ed Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974241571519355684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530164677766105511.post-21864062896656061702009-03-27T09:04:00.000-05:002009-03-27T09:04:00.000-05:00I also welcome increased development & density...I also welcome increased development & density in Uptown. But then again... I don't live there...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610344574135095983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530164677766105511.post-31348936050199930162009-03-27T07:07:00.000-05:002009-03-27T07:07:00.000-05:00I agree with you, that not every lake needs to pro...I agree with you, that not every lake needs to provide people with "pure" nature. Whether or not people like it or not, the northwest to northeast ends of Lake Calhoun have been built up with buildings from 5 to 20-something stories. I think it's appropriate to fill in some of the sites between the two ends of the development with new buildings, as long as they are well-designed.<BR/><BR/>Quite frankly, if there's anything that takes away from the enjoyment of Lake Calhoun, it's Lake Street, with its high amount of traffic, noise, and six lanes of asphalt. When I walk along Lagoon Avenue and feel the density around me, it makes me appreciate the diversity of the types of housing stock we have in this neighborhood. We have higher-density low-rise building, higher-density medium-rise buildings, and lots of houses. <BR/><BR/>I love walking on Dean Parkway and seeing all the buildings, with the west side generally more modern than the east side. It's a quiet area within a fairly dense neighborhood and adjacent a major shopping area. The taller buildings over at 32nd and West Calhoun Parkway offer a more-affordable (but still mostly unaffordable to many) way to enjoy living adjacent the lake. The vibe over there is younger, more active than on the east side of the lake. I enjoy it, minus all the traffic on Lake and Excelsior and the auto-centric nature of the shopping centers. If the area were more built up, even if it meant a few taller buildings, I think the neighborhood would be even better than it is.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, I too, thought that Tuthill's "Miami Beach" comment was purposely meant for the Norkus-Crampton crowd and an unrealistic comment. Hopefully it was just a little bit of politics than anything else, as I'd expect her to be willing to have a conversation regarding any proposal without prejudice, which she said she would do.Thatcher Imbodenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665726461974989644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530164677766105511.post-7780065621434156992009-03-27T00:59:00.000-05:002009-03-27T00:59:00.000-05:00Just thought I wouldn't let the Republicans take o...Just thought I wouldn't let the Republicans take ownership of a good piece of alliteration. <BR/><BR/>You bring up a good point that there's realistically no way that Lake Calhoun COULD become another Miami Beach. I like Meg Tuthill and agree with her on many things, but this is one point where we do disagree. It might be good politics on her part (I assume she was trying to connect with the one-time Lara Norkus-Crampton delegates), but I agree that overall a more moderate view - one that encourages true communication between various constituencies - will be to the benefit of everyone.Uptown Urbanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14291945036235920445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530164677766105511.post-57308733418008719272009-03-27T00:23:00.000-05:002009-03-27T00:23:00.000-05:00I'm not sure I like the "build, baby, bui...I'm not sure I like the "build, baby, build" bit, given the bad taste it leaves in all good liberals' mouths, but this is a thoughtful and reasonable post that supports a similarly thoughtful and reasonable position: there are underutilized lots adjacent to Lake Calhoun that could be densely developed without harming the quality of our lakes or our community.<BR/><BR/>The thing is, there are only a few of those lots. The controversial Lake & Knox project is one of them. Besides that corner, I would really only include the Lander Group's now-canceled 2626 West Lake project next to the Beach Club area in any list of parcels that could be practically and tastefully developed. That and the parking lot of the Lake Calhoun Executive Center.<BR/><BR/>So Tuthill's "Miami Beach" comment seems little more than some red meat thrown to the NIMBY base, which is a notable portion of the delegates to next month's ward convention. I was glad to see Matt Filner resist the temptation to appeal to some folks' gut fears of change, choosing instead to focus on how to conscientiously approach development issues so we can reflect community desires while not turning every single project into a "war" against one company or another.<BR/><BR/>Let's hope that at this more moderate tone carries the day, both at the ward convention, and in our conduct as a community. If we come at every developer as a rival, we will always be treated just the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com