tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post122913491521338304..comments2024-03-29T02:23:04.995-06:00Comments on twin city sidewalks: Minneapolis, Saint Paul Separating on SkywaysBill Lindekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373780012930618768noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-715554537784754452020-08-30T14:11:54.707-06:002020-08-30T14:11:54.707-06:00There's no mention in this article of how the ...There's no mention in this article of how the skyways benefit disabled people who live Downtown. My blind family members are able to use the system all-year to travel without worrying about cars. Why is it so easy for able-bodied people to knock the skyways? :/adreanalinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18188887584125109245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-60775012076675588982016-11-07T09:34:03.762-06:002016-11-07T09:34:03.762-06:00My mom worked in downtown St. Paul for many decade...My mom worked in downtown St. Paul for many decades. She laughs each time someone starts to propose REMOVING the skyway system altogether, for she remembers when the weather actually DID keep people constrained to a block of their offices. BN employees used to go to the Endicott Arcade, but not much further -- due to weather, not wanting to deal with traffic, etc. When the skyways came, she talks of how it basically opened up the downtown area and allowed for people to go much further on their breaks and lunches than they had in the past. The skyways came into existence because they were good for business. <br /><br />I'm not saying we need to expand the system at this point. But I find some of the comments of the anti-skyway crowd to be unrealistic and ponderous.Luciennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-46130819901332012912016-10-30T13:30:27.083-06:002016-10-30T13:30:27.083-06:00Bill, I caught this key line in the Strib article:...Bill, I caught this key line in the Strib article:<br />"If a building replaces that lot, Kyle said they would be obligated to add a new skyway connection where the old one once stood."<br /><br />http://www.startribune.com/st-paul-s-skyway-to-nowhere-won-t-be-hanging-around-much-longer/397851461/<br /><br />Very discouraging, but your description of the city's overall position is more encouraging.Eric Saathoffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-26938694005266425462016-10-27T15:52:16.003-06:002016-10-27T15:52:16.003-06:00I'll have you know I'm an urban office wor...I'll have you know I'm an urban office worker, Bill. <br /><br />And there's not much use of that re-connected skyway to the Nic, as there still not retail in that building. (Although they're working on a side-walk level Starbucks.) The Nic is one of the more convenient street access points, though, as it's right at the light rails station. If you happen to notice the "door unlocked during skyway hours" on the door.<br /><br />On future tours you'll have to check out the private skyways of Excel Energy. They may be the only entirely-private ones that connect to the main skyway system Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00848821084269314215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-67933233895058429322016-10-27T09:51:01.636-06:002016-10-27T09:51:01.636-06:00Bill Hosko? Is there anything he's ever done t...Bill Hosko? Is there anything he's ever done that has been a good idea? He's like a reverse barometer. I'm not going to worry about him. You might be right, but it'll be an interesting conversation. Every year that goes by, more and more people are realizing that focusing on the street is the future of downtown. Bill Lindekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373780012930618768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-83389637798927724812016-10-27T09:43:49.476-06:002016-10-27T09:43:49.476-06:00Don't be so bullish on no more skyways in down...Don't be so bullish on no more skyways in downtown St. Paul. Bill Hosko is renewing his efforts to get the Public Service Annex building, located across the street from the Penfield, connected via a long skyway to the Robert Street ramp.<br /><br />Once Walgreens relocates to the new Wabasha Center, that parking lot and small adjacent building could finally see redevelopment. I'm betting any new building will get reconnected to the skyway system. As could any new development on the Central Station block. Perhaps even whatever is built at the West Publishing site.Jim Buscherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799380171468161486noreply@blogger.com