Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
The Cities Blog
Curtis Gilbert

More density coming to Dinkytown

An architectural rendering of the building. (Source: City of Minneapolis)

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

The Minneapolis City Council has approved the construction of a 6-story, 140-unit apartment complex near the University of Minnesota.

dinkytown development
An architectural rendering of the building. (Source: City of Minneapolis)

The site of the development is made up mostly of parking lots, but until recently it was also home to several small businesses including The Podium music store and The Book House.

dinkytown site
The red box shows the footprint of the building. (Source: City of Minneapolis)

A group of residents fought to block the building, arguing it would change the character of the Dinkytown neighborhood.

"This level of density is not approporiate for this area," said Council Member Diane Hofstede, whose ward includes the proposed development.

But a majority of the city council disagreed, countering that development will help Minneapolis grow its population.

"Growth is good for cities. The opposite is not good for any city," Council Member Gary Schiff said.

In greenlighting the project, the council rejected the recommendation of its zoning and planning committee -- a relatively unusual step.