Planning for the Light Rail Transit Line (LRT) along University Avenue has catalyzed a conceptual "Sustainability Zone".
An unprecedented confluence of political, economic and environmental factors have the potential to create one of the most significant advances in sustainable community development in the U.S. - and possibly the world.
Solar power for the new electric train system from downtown Saint Paul to downtown Minneapolis
How much electricity is that? LOTS.
- 25,000 to 50,000 solar panels (and maybe more)
- Enough to power 2,800 to 5,900 homes for a year