Google Map: Plotting the Charrette Thoughts
At the end of each day, the team would have a "round up" to talk about some of things that they learned about specific sites in the South Loop. Click on the map to see the thoughts generated by each site.
Exploration Record: From Commerce to Community...
Today’s exploration was focused on the connection between commerce and community: how planning can attract business and how business and residential development can compliment one another. To this end, the vision for the South Loop was compared and contrasted with the visions guiding two other major Twin Cities development initiatives: the former Ford Plant site and the Midway Development Project.
... For the rest of the Daily Charrette Record click here to view a pdf.
Exploration Record: Planes, Trains...
Transportation was the topic of today’s Exploration. The premise of the discussion was that because Bloomington is a transportation hub, its development would inevitably be influenced by changes in transportation modes.
For the rest of the Daily Charrette Record click here to view a pdf.
Exploration Record: Wildlife Refuge, Our Refuge.
Monday’s activities focused on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, one of the signature assets of the Bloomington South Loop. While there are hundreds of wildlife refuges in the United States, The Minnesota Valley Refuge is one of only four such sites located in an urban area.
... For the rest of the Daily Charrette Record click here to view a pdf.
Weekend Update: IN THIS PLACE WE STAND...
Saturday's storms took a toll on on our Basecamp. Ironically, the only thing left standing was a podium with a sign from Friday's theme - "In this Place We Stand..."
Jim Murphy of McGough Development told us the South Loop was a wind tunnel. Today, Saturday June 14, we had an unexpected 'Exploration' of exactly what he meant. We are undeterred...and look forward to rebuilding this place and carrying on Monday morning with a great walk to the Refuge. (ahem...weather permitting...).
Walking Tour Photos: Bass Pond /Future Dog Park
This photo was taken through a clearing from parking lot looking out over a marsh near Long Meadow Lake. The marsh treats and handles much of the storm water from Mall of America and the South Loop. Much of the land was modified long ago due to gravel related industrial activity.
West Walkabout Team visiting trailhead above Bass Ponds. Artist Sarah pictured with team members Witt Siasoco (CCB consultant team), Larry Lee and Mark Morrison (City of Bloomington).
City owned property south of intersection at Old Shakopee Rd and 24th. This is the site for a potential site for dog park and trailhead. It is very visible from Mall and has the potential to become part of the South Loop-to-River Valley experience as well as an amenity for neighbors. Could be a primary interface for visitors coming from Minneapolis (and beyond).
This wall is an 18'x120' wall facing refuge trail near trailhead at the Cypress Semiconductor. The wall has great potential for installation or mural.
West Walkabout Team visiting trailhead above Bass Ponds. Artist Sarah pictured with team members Witt Siasoco (CCB consultant team), Larry Lee and Mark Morrison (City of Bloomington).
City owned property south of intersection at Old Shakopee Rd and 24th. This is the site for a potential site for dog park and trailhead. It is very visible from Mall and has the potential to become part of the South Loop-to-River Valley experience as well as an amenity for neighbors. Could be a primary interface for visitors coming from Minneapolis (and beyond).
This wall is an 18'x120' wall facing refuge trail near trailhead at the Cypress Semiconductor. The wall has great potential for installation or mural.
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