Nick here. I’ve been covering Ramsey County’s lofty goals to redevelop the St. Paul riverfront for years and today I’m raising the idea that instead of swinging for the fences, maybe it’s time to hit a single or double in order to restore some momentum to a downtown that is struggling.
Why it matters: The county announced Tuesday that for the third time in about 20 years, it’s looking for a new master developer and even more money as it hopes to reignite the project.
The latest: Ramsey County officials at a press conference Tuesday outlined a $320 million economic development initiative centered on a $140 million park, parking ramp and land bridge that would provide a long-desired connection from downtown to the Mississippi River…