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Article: St. Louis Park: Move up, not out; Many families are outgrowing their small houses, and city officials are encouraging residents to build additions instead of seeking new homes in outer suburbs.(WEST)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- December 15, 2004
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Byline: Ben Steverman; Staff Writer
Loran and April Paprocki faced a problem that St. Louis Park officials worry is increasingly common in the first-ring suburb: too little house for their growing family.
The Paprockis, who now have five children, loved living in St. Louis Park. But, Loran said, it looked liked they would have to "move way out to the outer 'burbs" to find a large house they could afford.
Then they came up with an alternative: Over the last few years, the Paprockis have spent much time and money adding a full second floor to their St. Louis Park home.
City officials are looking for ways to encourage more families in ...