Mixed-use housing has a ton of benefits, so why don't we see it more often? We sit down with local developer Ari Parritz to talk about the challenges with bringing these projects to life.

Links

• Afton Park Development

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was produced by Sherry Johnson, transcribed by Stina Neel, and was edited and hosted by Ian R Buck. Many thanks to our guest Ari Parritz. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Transcript

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Join us for a field trip to downtown Anoka, where the state legislature allowed a pilot program of a "social district," an area where customers can grab a drink from a bar, and walk around to other businesses and events within the district.

Links

• Anoka social district

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was produced by Parker Seamon aka Strongthany, edited by Jeremy Winter, and was hosted and transcribed by Ian R Buck. Many thanks to our guests Doug Borglund, Jacob Niemeier, Jackie Young, Mario Jackson, Brian Glenn, and Peter Turok. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Transcript

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Join Ian R Buck and Tim Marino for a discussion of the Purple Line: the history of the project, recent developments, and the Purple People Coalition fighting to make sure it will serve the most people it can the best it can.

Links

• Purple People page on Move Minnesota Website
• Get Outta The Gully

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was edited by Jeremy Winter, was hosted and transcribed by Ian R Buck, and features guest Tim Marino. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Transcript

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Last spring Streets.mn hosted a Contributors' Workshop in Rochester with several presentations to help people get started on their journey as contributors. We are excited to share those recordings with you on the podcast!

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Links

• Rethinking I-94 West
• Minnesota Is Not California
• City Walks: Navigating Pedestrian Infrastructure from New York City to Minneapolis
• Speak Up About the Capital City’s Bike Plan
• Great Big Bollards: A Manifesto

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

The presenters in this episode are Erik Ruthruff, Micah Davison, Jeremy Winter, Max Singer, and is hosted by Ian R Buck.

We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Transcript

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Minnesota DNR has acquired powered wheel chairs with tank treads to increase accessibility of hiking trails at several state parks. Join us on a field trip to check them out!

Links

• All-Terrain Track Chairs

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was produced by Stina Neel, with field recordings by Sherry Johnson, and was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Transcript

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Every seasoned cyclist has been asked for bike advice by friends and family, but what if you could make a business out of that? Mary Blitzer has founded Bike Anywhere, where she offers bike commute coach services. Let's find out what that looks like!

Links

• Bike Anywhere
• U of M Parking & Transportation Services
• Move Minneapolis
• BikeMN Pedal Pals

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck, and transcribed by Sherry Johnson. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Many thanks to our guests Mary Blitzer, John Mark Lucas, and Patty O'Keefe.

Transcript

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Elementary bike buses get a lot of attention on social media, but in the Hiawatha neighborhood they're doing something even cooler: a bike train that runs every day, rain or shine. Come hear from the neighbors who run it!

Show notes

Jenny Graff and Dave Cowan join us [Jay and Kristen Carlson] in the basement to talk about getting kids to school on the bike train. We also go out on the street to interview some of the bikers.

See photos and more on our Facebook page

Stock media provided by Sunshine_Music/Pond5

Attributions

This episode comes to us courtesy of the Hiawatha Neighbor Podcast, all rights reserved.

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was suggested by Stina Neel, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Transcript

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BikeMN hosts several large group rides throughout the state, with a couple of new ones on the list in 2024! Not only are they fundraising opportunities for an awesome organization, they also serve to strengthen local chapters of this statewide coalition.

Links

• Minnesota's Hidden Intercity Bus Network Revisited
• A Warm Welcome to Warmshowers
• Horizons by Loud Mouth Brass
• We Bike Rochester
• Lake Alice 100
• Med City Meander
• Tour of Saints
• Rock-n-Roll the Lakes
• Twin Cities Bike Tour
• Rosewood Gramble

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was edited by Jeremy Winter, engineered and transcribed by Stina Neel, and hosted by Ian R Buck. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Many thanks to our guests Emily Doskey, Luke Doskey, Ali, Becca Combs-Cawley, Ted Duepner, and Michael Wojcik.

Transcript

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During street redesigns, business owners are often portrayed as preferring car parking over safe streets. But their takes are more nuanced, so let's chat with some!

Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was hosted by Ian R Buck, edited by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany, transcribed by Stina Neel, and produced by Sherry Johnson. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Many thanks to our guests Dan Marshall, Danny Schwartzman, and Jamie Schwesnedl.

Transcript

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This was our second year with a DFL trifecta, let's check in with a few transportation and land use advocacy organizations to find out what we accomplished and what is on the horizon for next year!

Episode chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:53 | Sustain St Paul & Neighbors for More Neighbors 23:16 | Sierra Club Blog post 25:12 | Our Streets Blog post 29:55 | BikeMN 42:25 | Outro Attributions

Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website.

This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We’re always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at [email protected].

Transcript

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