Programs and initiatives

Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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City Trees

We offer a low-cost way for residents and businesses to help build the city's tree canopy.
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Parklets and street cafes

You can enroll to host a parklet or open a street café in the City of Minneapolis.
Blueprint Approved Institute members participate in a learning session.

Violence prevention partners

Apply to join the list of violence prevention service providers.
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Biochar

Our biochar program reduces tree waste and improves soil health. It also removes carbon from the air.
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Blueprint Approved Institute

We train and fund people and small organizations working to prevent violence.
MinneapolUS is a street outreach team led by the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention

MinneapolUS

Our violence interrupters identify and calm conflicts that may lead to serious violence.
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Homegrown Minneapolis

We expand our community's capacity to grow and share food.
Person biking down East Lake Street

Lake Street Safety Center

We have opened a temporary safety center on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
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Trans Equity Summit

The City hosts an annual free, full-day event. The Summit is open to everyone.
Peoples Way

Peoples' Way

The City is working with the community to identify a community owner and use for the site.
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Minneapolis Democracy Center

The building at Minnehaha 3000 Ave. is now the Minneapolis Democracy Center (MDC). This was formerly known as the 3rd precinct building. We are planning a new use for this space.
People enjoying Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall and downtown transit changes

The City is exploring changes to transit routes downtown. This work is part of re-envisioning the future of Nicollet Mall.
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