Monthly Archives: December 2025

Minneapolis Demolition Permits Just Got Harder to Get: A Developer’s Survival Guide

Demolition rarely gets the spotlight. In Minneapolis, the wrecking phase has become a public test, shaped by neighborhood expectations, and sharper health and safety oversight. A key catalyst was the Smith Foundry teardown in East Phillips. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notes the facility stopped operating in August 2024 and that a demolition notice was… Continue Reading