Videos of residents

People who live in a green zone describe issues in their communities.

What to know

People from the Southside Green Zone Council talk about four issues in this video series:

About the videos

The National Endowment for the Arts and The Kresge Foundation funded the videos.

Video producers:

  • Creative CityMaking artists Rory Wakemup and Lorenzo Serna
  • Members of the Southside Green Zone Council

Creative CityMaking is a program of the City's Arts and Cultural Affairs department.

Videos

Land use: Air and soil

Two residents talk about pollution. People who live in green zones face this burden more than other residents in the city.

Self-determination and accountability

Green Zone Council members talk about needs of the community.

Green economy and anti-displacement

Green Zone council members discuss:

  • Ideas behind the Green Zone’s green economy
  • Anti-displacement recommendations

Healthy food access

A Green Zone council member explains the importance of:

  • Healthy food access
  • Community gardening

Both are Green Zone recommendations.

Contact us

Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415