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The Cities

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Tag: Parks

St. Paul meets Pedro Park deadline with flower field

Curtis GilbertCurtis Gilbert May 12, 2014, 12:57 PM May 12, 2014
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St. Paul’s decision to convert the vacant lot where Pedro Luggage once stood to an “urban flower field” makes good on a promise the city made five years ago. The Pedro family gave the land to the city in 2009 on the condition it be turned into a park. The agreement between the city and Read more →

Artist to transform ‘gravel pit’ into newest St. Paul park

Curtis GilbertCurtis Gilbert May 7, 2014, 7:00 AM May 7, 2014
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The vacant lot that was once the downtown St. Paul home of the Pedro Luggage company will be filled with flowers this summer. The city, which eventually hopes to raise millions of dollars to turn the property into a permanent park, will spend $30,000 to create a temporary “urban flower field” on the site. Plans Read more →

Why people of color aren’t using Twin Cities parks

Laura YuenLaura Yuen March 28, 2014, 9:00 AM Mar 28, 2014
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The Metropolitan Council met with focus groups to find out why more people of color aren’t frequenting Twin Cities regional parks. Fear is among the top reasons. Read more →

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