As the core cities continue their collapse into oblivion, surrounding suburbs step up to fill the void. From the Minnesota Star Tribune,
Twin Cities suburbs seek destination status with new downtown plans:
From Rosemount to Richfield to Brooklyn Center, leaders say residents are craving downtown-style developments and amenities that foster connection.
In the 5 “W’s” of journalism, the Star Tribune covers the first four, but skimps on the fifth, “why.” You have to skip all the way down to paragraph nineteen (19) before you get your answer. The Star Tribune, quoting a real estate developer,
Minneapolis and St. Paul are much more difficult to deal [with] on all levels. Starting with planning and zoning, continuing all the way to public safety.
There you have it. People crave experiences, in dining, entertainment, and shopping, but they aren’t willing to risk life and property just to have a meal out of the house.
Downtown Minneapolis, in particular, once served that function in the region’s history. Perhaps it was later eclipsed by the Mall of America.
As our own David Zimmer notes, downtown Minneapolis appears to have abandoned the once-popular Aquatennial and Holidazzle events.
Now suburbs big and small see an opportunity to fill the void.
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