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The
Midway is at the center of the Twin Cities metro region and is true
to its name as Midway between the two downtowns.
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The
Midway is in the midst of a major transformation from historic development
patterns that were fed by the area's unique rail and road infrastructure.
The area is moving from an emphasis on heavy manufacturing and warehousing
to more intense uses, especially office and light manufacturing.
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About 40% of St. Paul's I-1 land (more than 3,000 acres) is in the
Midway; the Midway is home to nearly 20% (more than 450 acres) of
the City's I-2 land.
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The
Midway is home to more than 75,000 people.
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The Midway employs more than 50,000 workers.
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The Midway is unique in its proximity to 5 colleges, the University
of Minnesota, and St. Paul Technical College...all assuring that the
area has ready access to a highly skilled workforce.
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The
Midway is a major transportation corridor, offering easy access to
either downtown, good north/south freeway access, and potentially
may host LRT and/or commuter rail.
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The Midway contributes about 1/3 of the total commercial/industrial
tax base in the city of St. Paul