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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Downtown Minneapolis buildings

Energy Benchmarking

Owners of large buildings can track their water and energy use. We explain how.
water testing, lead

Test your water for lead

You can have your water tested for lead.
Compost bins and raised bed

Garden leases

Some community garden groups, businesses and nonprofits can lease vacant City-owned lots for garden space.
People standing by solar panel.

Green Careers Exploration

We prepare youth and young adults for green career pathways.
de-icer salt in coffee cup

Salt mini-course

You can take our lesson on de-icing salt. Learn how salt impacts the environment and best practices for snow and ice removal. This course takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Peoples Way

Peoples' Way

The City is working with the community to identify a community owner and use for the site.
A pile of compost.

Community garden compost

The City offers no cost and low-cost compost to community gardens in Minneapolis.
Paint cans and paint brush.

Graffiti paint over program

You can get paint from the City to paint over graffiti on public property. Paint is available for traffic signal poles, control boxes and fire hydrants.
Recycling block leader yard sign

Recycling block leader

You can become a recycling block leader and help make a difference in your community.
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