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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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.
One person seated comforting and supporting another person seated across from them

Next Step

We partner with hospitals to support victims of violent injury.
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Violence Prevention Fund

We fund activities that help prevent violence.
people in classroom attending violence prevention training

Inspiring Youth

We mentor and support 10- to 17-year-olds facing risk factors for violence.
People looking at building model

Minnehaha 3000

We’re planning a new use for the former 3rd precinct police building. This property is on the corner of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue.
parklet in minneapolis

Parklets and street cafes

You can enroll to host a parklet or open a street café in the City of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis firefighters at the Drake hotel fire.

Fire Explorers

We provide youth an opportunity to explore a career in the fire and emergency service fields. This training is hands-on.
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Healthy living

We work with the community to empower people to live healthier lives.
Aerial view of Mississippi River looking north to the Minneapolis skyline

Upper Harbor Redevelopment

We're reconnecting North Minneapolis to the riverfront with new places to work and live, a 20-acre park and a community performing arts center.
child in a garden

Environmental programs

We want to keep our air clean and our soil healthy. You can help.
People standing by solar panel.

Green Careers Exploration

We help members of the Minneapolis BIPOC community prepare for green careers.
Uptown Minneapolis at night

Livable Communities grants

The Metropolitan Council offers grants for some real estate projects. The grant program gives people more options for housing and jobs.
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