2014 Predicitons

2014 is going to be a positive year. As I talk to people in our creative enterprise zone and the Midway business community I get a definite feeling of optimism. Here are some things I feel are going to be great in 2014:

The Green Line will open in the summer. I think we will see lots of people using LRT and finding it convenient to use .Development will continue to grow along University Ave. as people will want to locate close by.

Craft brewing will continue to grow. Urban Growler will open in the spring, Surly will work on its new campus. St. Paul will start to catch up with Minneapolis's head start.

Collaborative working will expand. I sense a real interest in social innovation by working collaboratively. I think there's potential for new ideas and partnerships to come from new ways of working. I think we will see some of that happen in the creative enterprise zone.

The Raymond station area will continue to grow as a creative hub. I think our neighborhood will sprout some new art, new businesses and will throw a great Green Line Opening Celebration. Building owners will continue to make improvements to make the area more vibrant.

I'm excited for the new year!

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Developments continue in Raymond/University Despite COVID

More apartments are planned for 2225 University Avenue (next to the McDonald's) This is the former site of Paster Enterprises office building. We are excited to see more density for the neighborhood and more residents to support our local restaurants and retail.

Love The Chromazone murals!

This is one of my favorite murals by artist Chuck U. It's painted on 2290 Wycliff, close to my office. The Creative Enterprise Zone did a great job with the mural fest! It makes the neighborhood feel more vibrant. So much is happening here, but sometimes we fly under the radar. I've always felt that the people in the Creative Enterprise Zone knew we had a lot going on, but now we have visual proof! It will be fun to see what the CEZ comes up with next.

Platform Apartments Really Taking Shape!

The construction site is very busy at University and Hampden where the Platform Apartments are under construction. This is going to be a great addition to the neighborhood - replacing two blighted buildings - turning the corner into a beautiful place to live. A roof top patio will be a great amenity, as will the underground parking lot. We are excited for our new neighbors to move in this fall. St. Anthony Park is really growing - adding many new neighbors close to University. Hopefully this development will bring a new restaurant!

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