Moving Minnesota

The Twin Cities face a regionwide crisis: the lack of affordable housing.

1 minute read

December 21, 2001, 5:00 AM PST

This September, the city of Minneapolis moved a step closer to addressing an affordable housing crisis: It witnessed a dedication ceremony for East Village, a 179-unit, mixed-used project on the southeast edge of downtown.Housing advocates applaud East Village not only because it is affordable, but also because it is being so carefully woven into the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood. East Village is an example of "a project (that) should be placed all over the Twin Cities," says Kirk Moorhead, the East Village project manager. Editor's note: The full text of this article is only available to APA members.

Thanks to APA Planning Magazine

FULL STORY: Moving Minnesota

Wednesday, December 19, 2001 in Planning Magazine

Housing Minnesota

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.