Peoples' Way

We acquired the property at 3744 Chicago Ave. in June 2023. The City is working with the community to identify a community owner and use for the site.

Explore this section

Timeline

You can see the timeline for developing the Peoples Way site.

Goals and roles

We'll work with the community to meet our shared goals.

Visit Peoples Way

We explain how to enjoy and use the space.

Plans and vision

Learn more about the future of the future of the Peoples Way.

Overview

Peoples Way refers to the property at 3744 Chicago Ave.

  • A gas station used to operate on the site
  • The City acquired the site in June 2023

The City and the community together will transform the property to:

  • Serve the needs of the community
  • Honor the memory of George Perry Floyd
  • Promote racial justice and healing

The City's role

The City will own and maintain the site in the short term.

The City is:   

  • Holding community events and visioning sessions in 2024 to discuss priorities
  • Preparing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to ask interested groups to apply to become the future community owner
  • Working towards permanent community ownership

The community's role

Community members may:

  • Continue to welcome everyone and use the space
  • Participate in community engagement opportunities

See how you can help

Sign saying Peoples

Request for qualifications

Proposals were requested on redeveloping the Peoples’ Way property at George Floyd Square. Applications are currently under review.
Learn more

Contact us

Alexander Kado

Office of Public Service

 

Email 38th and Chicago

 

Phone

612-673-3080

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S., Room 301M
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday