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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Trans Equity Summit

The City hosts an annual free, full-day event. The Summit is open to everyone.
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Open Streets Minneapolis

This initiative changes city streets for a short time as a street fair where people have the opportunity to walk around and check out various events.
Person wearing a mask receiving a shot

Minneapolis School Based Clinics

Our healthcare services for high school students are confidential and open to all. There's no cost for students and their families.
Group of people celebrating National Night Out

National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is a night to gather with your neighbors and partner with police.
Two people carrying a person on a stretcher.

EMS Pathways Academy

Earn a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Start your career in the Minneapolis Fire Department.
People biking.

As You Go MPLS

There are great ways to get around Minneapolis without a car. You can try walking, taking a bike or public transit instead. Enjoy the things you can see and do as you go.
A couple holding hands.

Domestic partner registration

You can register a domestic partnership with the City. Registering allows you to visit a partner in a health care facility. Some employers provide benefits to registered partners.
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Street or alley vacation

You can ask the City to give up rights to a public right of way and return control of the land to a private party.
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Green Cost Share

We help pay for property upgrades that improve the environment and save money. Apply for funds.
Blueprint Approved Institute members participate in a learning session.

Violence prevention partners

We have a master contract list of violence prevention service providers.
Staff look at current map of council wards and voting precincts

Redistricting

A process to set new election district lines based on the current population.
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