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POLL RESULTS: Eighty percent of Minnesota voters say the cost of homes is a problem
Eighty percent of Minnesota voters say the cost of renting or buying a home is a somewhat or very significant problem, and two thirds (67%) of voters say there are not enough homes for average people to rent or buy.
Beyond Convenience: The Case for Curbing Drive-Thrus in Cities
When drive-thrus first began appearing in the 1950s, it was during a period of rapid expansion for cars and they took America by storm. It was seen as the ultimate convenience to run errands or order food without leaving your car. Many cities embraced drive-thrus, but overlooked their negative impacts. Those impacts have now become more obvious in the decades since. Drive-thrus make cities more dangerous and more inequitable, hurt vibrant neighborhoods, strain city finances, and negatively impact the environment.
Legalize It - “Development by Right” Unlocks More Homes for Our Neighbors
In a by-right system, planning staff can quickly approve a project based solely on whether it meets established legal requirements or not. No further approval from local boards, city councils or the public is required.