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Drag the light rail train to the stops along University Ave. to learn more about each neighborhood. Blue stops have feature stories.
The view from Prospect Park
Residents in this Minneapolis neighborhood say Central Corridor isn't that big a deal compared to the construction of Interstate 94 in the 1960s.
The car culture
The automobile still rules on University Avenue, but it may one day have to share the street with trains — yet again.
An entertainment destination
University Avenue has a history as an entertainment destination and a gathering place that changes with the times.
Immigrants always welcome
The east end of University Avenue reflects the rich cultural diversity of the people who live and work here, and give this section of the avenue its distinct character.
Discuss the future of University Avenue
Audio slideshow
Wing shares his photos
Renowned Minnesota photographer Wing Young Huie is working on a new installation highlighting life along University Ave. "The Language of Urbanism: A Six-Mile Photographic Inquiry," will be complete in 2010.
Video
The Rondo neighborhood
A history of the Rondo neighborhood, excerpt of a documentary produced by Twin Cities Public Television. Narrated by historian Hy Berman. Copyright 1991, used with permission.
University storefronts
Photographer Bill Alkofer took a photo of every storefront on the north side of University Ave. between Rice and Dale Streets.
Project credits
Web producer: Melanie Sommer
Web designer: Rebecca Cioni
Flash production: Than Tibbetts
Reporters: William Wilcoxen, Laura Yuen, Jess Mador, Dan Olson
Web audio producer: Anna Weggel
Photographer: Bill Alkofer
Interactive producer: Julia Schrenkler
Radio editor: Laura McCallum
MPR.org News Managing Editor: Mike Reszler
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