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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We Walk Minneapolis

#WeWalkMpls is about using the hashtag to show how you walk to get around the City.
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Biochar

Our biochar program reduces tree waste and improves soil health. It also removes carbon from the air.
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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.
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Ready Camp emergency prep training

You can take our free training to learn how to prepare for an emergency.
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Step Up

We help Minneapolis-area teens and young adults get jobs. And we bring youth, skill and diversity to the workforce.
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Parklets and street cafes

You can enroll to host a parklet or open a street café in the City of Minneapolis.
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Blueprint Approved Institute

We train and fund people and small organizations working to prevent violence.
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Air quality

You can help us monitor our air through our community air monitoring project.
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Environmental programs

We want to keep our air clean and our soil healthy. You can help.
Downtown Minneapolis buildings

Energy Benchmarking

Owners of large buildings can track their water and energy use. We explain how.
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Vision Zero

We can work together to prevent severe injuries and deaths from traffic crashes.
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Urban Scholars

This program is for college and graduate students who want to work in the public sector.
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