What would downtown Minneapolis look like without the Dome?

City Pages takes a look at that question, delving into a 2003 study by the city of Minneapolis. City planners, already foreseeing a day when the Twins and Vikings wouldn't be there, say the Dome's demise would open up a huge opportunity for new housing and business as well as a downtown park.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Updated:: Mar 8, 2018
Original:: Nov 1, 2011

City Pages takes a look at that question, delving into a 2003 study by the city of Minneapolis. City planners, already foreseeing a day when the Twins and Vikings wouldn't be there, say the Dome's demise would open up a huge opportunity for new housing and business as well as a downtown park.

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