St. Paul Central Corridor Study: Pierce Butler Industrial Redevelopment Parkway

009698282003Final ReportPDFResearch PaperCTS 03-08Industrial areasPublic landEmploymentLand use planningRedevelopmentCorridorsDesignEnvironmentHighwaysPlanning and ForecastingI21: Planning of Transport InfrastructureMinnesotaUnited StatesUniversity of MinnesotaNeckar, LancePettinari, JamesVogel, MikeCasey, MaureenJischke, MichaelUniversity of Minnesota. Dept. of Landscape ArchitectureUniversity of Minnesota. Center for Transportation StudiesUS Transportation CollectionAt present, development in the St. Paul Central Corridor is occurring piecemeal and lacks an integrative vision. This study?s aim was to devise design approaches that create a district which integrates light industrial job creation and retention with the incorporation of a permanent, value-added public open space armature that performs multiple functions with the ability to adapt to changes in employment. The development of an industrial parkway district along the Pierce Butler route in the corridor would create a linear redevelopment district in the heart of St. Paul. The research team will work in conjunction with public policymakers and planners to establish general goals for the corridor to guide future development of infrastructure, neighborhoods, and specific sites. 24 pages.75