The Artery
Location
City of Hopkins, Minnesota
Overview
Through innovative public outreach and a collaborative design process, The Artery received endorsements and grants from multiple agencies and jurisdictions, helping the city fund the majority of construction and spur private economic development.
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Solutions
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Civil/Municipal Planning & Engineering
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Landscape Architecture
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Planning & Urban Design
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Project Funding Support
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Creative Studio Services
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Transportation Planning & Engineering
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Community and Area Planning
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Environment and Sustainability
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Multimodal And Active Transportation
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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Sectors
The Artery integrates interactive public art, innovative technology, a two-way cycle track, and educational elements of storytelling and cultural history all within the public realm, making this a prime destination along the proposed SWLRT Green Line. Few projects bring out such positive collaboration to create something unique, yet mutually successful on multiple fronts.
Awards
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American Society of Landscape Architecture – Minnesota Chapter – 2023 People’s Choice Award
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American Planning Association – 2019 Great Places in America – Great Streets
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Minnesota Department of Transportation – 2019 Environmental Stewardship for Innovations in Construction, Operations & Maintenance
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American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota – 2018 Honor Award
Resources
Rejecting Echo Chambers for Project Success
The City of Hopkins recently completed its “Artery” project, which successfully brought together all facets of public and private development across multiple agencies.
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