{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Streets.mn","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/streetsmn","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1544789","username":"streetsmn","bio":"Streets.mn fosters positive connections and inclusive conversations about better places in Minnesota.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":0,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2024/00/1544789.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"96124437","content_html":"<p>Minneapolis Expands All Ages &amp; Abilities Cycling Network <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bryant-Bikeway-July-2026-01098-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bryant-Bikeway-July-2026-01433-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bryant-Bikeway-July-2026-01252-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"> : <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/20/minneapolis-expands-all-ages-abilities-cycling-network/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Discussing bikeway improvements with City of Minneapolis Public Works staff","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/20/minneapolis-expands-all-ages-abilities-cycling-network/","date_published":"2026-08-20T14:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-20 14:00","date_timestamp":1787234400,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117130525041242838","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mtkgw7opg32k","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DcR_MywHznk"]}},{"id":"96074924","content_html":"<p>National Links: An Emerging West African Megaregion: <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/19/national-links-an-emerging-west-african-megaregion/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Overperforming downtowns, e-bikes, a $2B people mover at LAX, and urbanism polling well","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/19/national-links-an-emerging-west-african-megaregion/","date_published":"2026-08-19T12:30:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-19 12:30","date_timestamp":1787142600,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117126185739627778","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mtijarfszt2i","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DcQA5YUHBwd"]}},{"id":"95980693","content_html":"<p>An Imaginary Drawing of Korea in the Year 2000, but make it Minnesota: Thoughts on “defensive construction”: <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/18/an-imaginary-drawing-of-korea-in-the-year-2000-but-make-it-minnesota-thoughts-on-defensive-construction/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Against all odds, futuristic delusions of national construction in South Korea transformed a pitiful backwater into a prosperous country. As Minnesota today faces its own hostile intermeddling, is there something that can be brought from Korea, to Minnesota? 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Let's take a moment to hear from the board members who make it all possible!","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/17/meet-the-streets-mn-board/","date_published":"2026-08-17T11:01:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-17 11:01","date_timestamp":1786964460,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117110504594070340","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mtbkfsxcqd2d","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DcI4g4YFt8d"]}},{"id":"95757131","content_html":"<p>Research finds pedestrian-focused infrastructure can boost safety: <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/14/research-finds-pedestrian-focused-infrastructure-can-boost-safety/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"New research project evaluates pedestrian safety infrastructure and driver behavior. ","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/14/research-finds-pedestrian-focused-infrastructure-can-boost-safety/","date_published":"2026-08-14T12:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-14 12:00","date_timestamp":1786708800,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117093748719864856","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mt24c5nmbl2d","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DcBQ2_7llBu"]}},{"id":"95650590","content_html":"<p>Mapping Prejudice: The Importance of Exposing Systemic Racism in our Housing: <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/12/mapping-prejudice-the-importance-of-exposing-systemic-racism-in-our-housing/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Mapping Prejudice, at the University of Minnesota, helps us to understand the history of housing discrimination in the Twin Cities—and to participate in mapping it. 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What do these locally named places and streets tell us about who we are, where we come from, and what we care about?","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/11/naming-places-nellie-stone-johnson-elementary-school/","date_published":"2026-08-11T16:26:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-11 16:26","date_timestamp":1786465589,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117077809802182213","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3msszrzbdpt2e","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/Db6A-YonNa2"]}},{"id":"95352943","content_html":"<p>New Wadaag Commons Affordable Housing Community Opens With Public Art <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nawal-Noor-and-Shannon-Brunette-listen-to-the-speakers-1030x687-1-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hibaaq-Ibrahim-Moon-Juice-Art-poses-with-one-of-her-pieces-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tour-Group-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"> : <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/07/new-wadaag-commons-affordable-housing-community-opens-with-public-art/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/07/new-wadaag-commons-affordable-housing-community-opens-with-public-art/","date_published":"2026-08-07T14:17:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-07 14:17","date_timestamp":1786112253,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117054653409906717","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3msiqprnef72r","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DbvfCjDHE_i"]}},{"id":"95188178","content_html":"<p>National Links: Solving the Problems of Parking Lots: <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/04/national-links-solving-the-problems-of-parking-lots/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Parking lots, Bay Area transit, wildfire smoke, and more. ","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/04/national-links-solving-the-problems-of-parking-lots/","date_published":"2026-08-04T16:48:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-04 16:48","date_timestamp":1785862124,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117038264878971824","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3msbht575b42c","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DboCE_klORh"]}},{"id":"95128060","content_html":"<p>The 2026 Legislative Wrap-up: <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/08/03/the-2026-legislative-wrap-up/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Hear from some of our favorite advocacy organizations what happened at the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, and what we're carrying forward into next year!","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/08/03/the-2026-legislative-wrap-up/","date_published":"2026-08-03T15:45:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-03 15:45","date_timestamp":1785771900,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117032349356854057","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3ms6tqwytzr2e","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DblV5hFlK3S"]}},{"id":"95005076","content_html":"<p>For the Love of Biking <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/unnamed-63-1024x962.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/unnamed-64-771x1024.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/unnamed-65-1024x774.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"> : <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/07/31/for-the-love-of-biking/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Why you should try a family bike ride this summer and how to do it; groups like Kidical Mass make it easy.","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/07/31/for-the-love-of-biking/","date_published":"2026-08-01T02:14:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-01 02:14","date_timestamp":1785550492,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117017838703384193","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mryfkfu2lv2e","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DbevmAcFh-U"]}},{"id":"94910589","content_html":"<p>Goldilocks and the Three Cities <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/unnamed-57.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/unnamed-58-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"> : <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/07/30/goldilocks-and-the-three-cities/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Let’s go on a ride through the three cities where I’ve lived and arrive in Minneapolis, the city that is right for me.","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/07/30/goldilocks-and-the-three-cities/","date_published":"2026-07-30T12:56:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-30 12:56","date_timestamp":1785416173,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117009035666530708","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mruih6ycap24","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DbavYvOG_pT"]}},{"id":"94874516","content_html":"<p>Lyndale Ave Reconstruction: It’s not just a space issue; it’s a money issue. <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/unnamed-60-1024x771.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/unnamed-61-771x1024.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"> : <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/07/29/lyndale-ave-reconstruction-its-not-just-a-space-issue-its-a-money-issue/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"We can disagree on how the road will look, but we all want businesses to be there when construction is done. ","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/07/29/lyndale-ave-reconstruction-its-not-just-a-space-issue-its-a-money-issue/","date_published":"2026-07-29T21:04:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-29 21:04","date_timestamp":1785359055,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/117005292936014854","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mrstb7k7bk24","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/DbZCdZ6nYKa"]}},{"id":"94796230","content_html":"<p>You’re Invited to Our Annual Summer Picnic <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nils-stahl-_4cqAEHYBoQ-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://media.streets.mn/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/picnicpreviousyr.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"> : <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/07/28/youre-invited-to-our-annual-summer-picnic/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"Join us at our annual summer picnic! 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Unlike the irregularly shaped area east of Johnson, it has a grid-based layout, albeit with substantial gaps.","url":"https://streets.mn/2026/07/15/walking-all-the-streets-of-western-northeast-park/","date_published":"2026-07-15T12:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Streets.mn","url":"https://streets.mn","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F00%2F1544789.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"streetsmn"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-15 12:00","date_timestamp":1784116800,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@streetsmn/116923881050970022","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:u2dl3d6naztu22a2sax63voj/post/3mqoodmxa4z2u","https://www.threads.com/@streetsmn/post/Da0BFG5lA1Z"]}},{"id":"93920214","content_html":"<p>Public Art As Traffic Calming on 36th Ave: <a href=\"https://streets.mn/2026/07/13/public-art-as-traffic-calming-on-36th-ave/\">streets.mn</a></p>","summary":"What happens when a group of artists notice that drivers are traveling dangerously fast? 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