MnDOT to pilot rain garden initiative in Columbia Heights

Foot bridge over Central Avenue at 49th Avenue in Columbia Heights, MN

While fairly common with homeowners, rain gardens are typically not public projects. But that is about to change in 2023. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is exploring budget-friendly green stormwater infrastructures across the state. Two cities have been selected to pilot the program; rural Bemidji and urban Columbia Heights. Rain gardens collect water from impervious … Read more

Columbia Heights Chalk Art Walk

Columbia Heights Chalk Art Walk

HeightsNEXT was proud to add some chalk art to the paths around Huset Park during the Columbia Heights Chalk Art Walk event October 24-30, 2020. We chose a Dia de los Muertos theme, mostly because of the upcoming holiday, and because it would use a wide range of chalk colors. The piece took 14 hours … Read more