Land Use

The Star Tribune recently ran an in-depth, three-part series on the fate of Minnesota’s lakes (scroll down for links). More >>

I come from a fishing family. More >>

Growing up on a lake near Bemidji, my brothers and I learned early the love and excitement of Minnesota lakes. As youngsters we would collect frogs and pebbles, swim, and fish with our parents. More >>

I recently had a chance to tour Markim Hall, a new building on Macalester College’s campus that earned platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. More >>

NPR, my favored audio accompaniment as I prepare my kids’ lunches for school each morning, really let me down today. More >>

Years of research and compilation of materials have resulted in the rich online resource, LandOf.org. More >>

Conservation design expert and engaging public speaker, Randall Arendt, returns to the Twin Cities tomorrow to talk to people interested in making changes to the development patterns in their communities. 1000 Friends of Minnesota has invited him back after his talk in June 2009 met with great interest from local elected officials from many Twin Cities cities. More >>

Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a proclamation declaring October 2009 National Community Planning Month in Minnesota. More >>

Today the Star Tribune published a news article by Maria Elena Baca about how Minnesota communities are using the slow development pace to get their planning and zoning ordinances in place to ensure they get the kinds of development they want. More >>

Walkability is a hallmark of livable neighborhoods, yet this New York Times article points out how complex the issue of walking to school really is. More >>