Big rigs are tying up too many spaces on streets. It seems a growing number of tractor-trailers and other big trucks are parking illegally on Saint Paul streets. The problem has arisen as the trucking industry hires more independent contractors…
A real plus for Summit Hill It was very disappointing to see the display of negative opinions in the last issue regarding the development proposal for Grand Avenue and Saint Albans Street (Villager Viewpoint, April 28). I for one think…
Residents of Saint Paul’s Historic Hill District recognize Summit Avenue as the anchor supporting the preservation and renewal of the neighborhoods on either side of it. Saint Albans Street extends Summit’s character south to Grand Avenue. However, Summit Avenue and…
A six-story, 115-unit apartment building is being proposed for the southwest corner of Snelling and Randolph avenues. Developer Oppidan hopes to start construction next fall after obtaining a conditional use permit and other city approvals.The Community Development Committee of the…
A new tax increment financing (TIF) district has been approved by the Saint Paul City Council in hopes it will spur development at Snelling and University avenues and along the light-rail Green Line.Support for the TIF district was unanimous, in…
Residential garbage rates to rise around $7 in Saint Paul next year Residents of single-family to four-unit dwellings in Saint Paul will pay about $7 more a year for garbage service in 2021, according to a report presented to the…
Two-year residency requirement set to begin in fall of 2021By Jane McClureAs an atypical academic year begins, the University of Saint Thomas is opening two new residence halls on its north campus in time for the start of classes on…
CommonBond project will provide 60 units of affordable housingBy Jane McClureCommonBond Communities may proceed with its plan to build a five-story, 60-unit apartment building for low-income seniors at 830 S. Cretin Ave. The Saint Paul City Council on August 5…
Nearly $100M facility would require razing century-old Loras HallBy Jane McClurePlans are taking shape for another University of Saint Thomas science and engineering building, with a focus on the STEAM approach to learning. Almost 40 neighborhood residents and members of…
Villager InboxDelay the installation of solar array at Ford siteThe city of St. Paul and Ryan Companies have been promoting their plan to install a solar array atop Area C at Ford Motor Company’s former assembly plant. It’s a laudable…
Neighbors concerned 7-story building is too tall, will add to parking woesBy Jane McClureThe St. Paul City Council voted 5-1 on June 3 to deny an appeal by West End neighbors and uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a…
BZA denial of variances for the development is overturnedBy Jane McClureA five-story, 12-unit apartment building can be built at 1769 Grand Ave. after all. The St. Paul City Council on June 3 upheld an appeal by the developers and overturned…
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