Big City Minneapolis

I try not to toot the Twin Cities horn too often. I think highly of it, but realize it is not the right fit for everyone as they have found out by living here. I also hate the types that become

pompous braggers and can rattle off every Best of List that comes down the pipeline.

But I did think this feature in Confluence had some merit and interesting views. Confluence is a media blog by our peers in Denver CO on all things metropolitan. The title of the article is What Smart Cities Can Learn From Minneapolis. And instead of touting stats about theater, lakes or sports teams - it talks in concepts and ideas about infrastructure. At times wordy and a bit literate for me. But it is empowering to quantify so many political and neighborhood initiatives that are apparently keeping us fresh and vibrant as a city. Especially considering that we are the hub of the North and not some glamorous Sunbelt city. And yet somehow we continue to grow or push the envelope. Give it a read.

Confluence article