Community engagement
Engagement process
Community engagement framework
The City has developed a George Floyd Square (GFS) Community Engagement Framework document.
The document is available on our Legislative Information Management System (LIMS).
George Floyd Square priorities and vision
The City and the community together will develop a George Floyd Square (GFS) Community Priorities and Vision document. It will outline a shared vision for George Floyd Square and the priorities for it to thrive and grow.
The document will include:
- Community priorities and values.
- Future use and ownership of the Peoples Way.
- Locations and goals for future memorials.
- The City's role for the memorials.
- Right-of-way infrastructure design and operational needs.
Phases
Center
Primary goal: Engage the community
Start date: Now
Activities:
- Host a community event to recap and explain future engagement.
- Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire a consultant team for Phase 2.
Define
Primary goal: Develop priorities and vision
Start date: Spring 2024
Activities:
- Work with the community to develop the priorities and vision for George Floyd Square.
- Create the written GFS Community Priorities and Vision document to guide all the work moving forward.
- Begin the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to select the community-centered owner of Peoples Way.
Design
Primary goal: Complete design work
Start date: 2024-2025
Activities:
- Finish the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to select the community-centered owner of Peoples Way.
- Support the design of the memorials.
- Design the conceptual layout for the right-of-way for public streets, sidewalks, alleys and other public area.
Understand what is included in a right-of-way in Minneapolis
Develop
Primary goal: Start development
Start date: 2025
Activities:
- Develop the Peoples Way site.
- Support and implement memorial efforts.
- Create the final right-of-way design.
Past events
Dinner Dialogue
On the future of George Floyd Square.
Food and refreshments served.
Date
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time of event
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Visioning Workshop #5
On the future of George Floyd Square.
Date
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time of event
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
The Square at Chicago Ave. Shops
3736 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Visioning Workshop #4
On the future of George Floyd Square.
Date
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Time of event
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
The Square at Chicago Ave. Shops
3736 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Visioning Workshop #3
On the future of George Floyd Square.
Date
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time of event
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
The Square at Chicago Ave. Shops
3736 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Visioning Workshop #2
On the future of George Floyd Square.
Date
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time of event
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
The Square at Chicago Ave. Shops
3736 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Visioning Workshop
On the future of George Floyd Square.
Date
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time of event
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
The Square at Chicago Ave. Shops
3736 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Dinner Dialogue
On the future of George Floyd Square.
Date
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time of event
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
Sabathani Community Center
310 E. 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Past input
Contact us
Alexander Kado
Office of Public Service
Phone
Address
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350 Fifth St. S., Room 301M
Minneapolis, MN 55415
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