Here are a couple maps/images of Nicollet Island that may help people understand how the island is accessed today and where the proposed stadium could be built:
Here's an image of the island from the SE with street names (we're talking about the Eastern 1/2 of Grove St. and possibly East Island Ave close to Grove St., right?): http://www.4factors.com/pics/maps/island-map.jpg This one is from the NW, and shows how the Northern 1/2 of the island is accessed from Hennepin Avenue. It looks like Nicollet St (center of island running vertically in image) is the only access to the Northern (residential) end of the island without crossing a railroad track. It looks like getting to Nicollet Ave would be tedious to access by emergency vehicles if Grove St. was closed: http://www.4factors.com/pics/maps/island-map-north2.jpg Here is a closer look: http://www.4factors.com/pics/maps/island-map-north.jpg - Ed Kohler Not a fan of plastic coated park land. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
