Bringing the discussion back to the local scene, one of the best organizations I've found that is looking at how to plan for a mixed use corridor along University Avenue (including the Midway shopping centers) is University United www.universityunited.com. Generalities about any particular chain store are not really useful unless you deal with the diverse needs of the area. University United has been working with the neighborhood associations and business organizations that abut University Avenue, in an attempt to come up with an integrated plan for commercial and residential development along the proposed light rail corridor joining downtown Minneapolis and St Paul. One of the areas they are focussing on in particular is the three adjacent, separately owned Midway shopping centers. For anyone who is interested, I encourage you to go to their website and check it out -- www.universityunited.com. I am also sending them an e-mail, encouraging them to post an update on their planning for the Midway on this list serve.
I'm also interested in knowing if there are other groups or organizations that are working on plans for the Midway. If we do get light rail or high speed bus service along University, I think this provides a great opportunity to focus public attention on the need for planned development along this corridor. Anne White Merriam Park _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [email protected] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
