Prince (June 14, 2019) “Perfect place to drive red Corvettes” Star Tribune

The June 14, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune reports on proposed street names honoring Prince in a new residential development being built on land once owned by the late superstar in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Publication: Star Tribune

Date: June 14, 2019

Country: United States

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Local News / Development

THE STORY 

The article details plans by Lennar Corp. for a neighborhood on Prince’s former property that includes street names inspired by his life and music, such as Dove Court (from “When Doves Cry”), Raspberry Road (from “Raspberry Beret”), Alphabet Street, Paisley Parkway, Rogers Circle, and Nelson Path. It also mentions references to Prince’s parents (Della and Lewis).

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This development is located near Paisley Park on land Prince once owned. The naming proposals reflect ongoing efforts to honor Prince’s legacy in his hometown area of Chanhasen, even as some names were later adjusted or rejected by local officials.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Local development honoring Prince

Era: 2019 (Posthumous Legacy / Chanhasen Development) Tone: Respectful, local interest Photography: Photo of the proposed development site with a “Proposed Development” sign

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “Perfect place to drive red Corvettes” with subhead about street names honoring Prince

• Image of the rural development site with a purple “Proposed Development” sign

• Map showing the location of the former Prince property in Chanhasen

• Details on proposed Prince-themed street names and background on the land

RELATED MATERIAL 

This June 14, 2019 Star Tribune article highlights local efforts to honor Prince’s memory through community development and pairs well with other Paisley Park and legacy-related clippings in the scrapbook. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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