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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Safe Routes to School

This program makes it safer for kids to travel to and from school and around the neighborhood.
Garbage, recycling and organics carts and yard waste bags outside a home.

Zero Waste

We want to reduce garbage thrown away in landfills and waste-to-energy facilities. Learn how we plan to do this.
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Neighborhood stabilization

This federal program buys foreclosed and abandoned homes. Next, we redevelop the homes. This helps to stabilize communities.
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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.
Community service officer with kids and balloons.

National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is a night to gather with your neighbors and partner with police.
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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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DEED Grants

We help our community make blighted land useful again.
A young woman rides a scooter while the light rail passes by.

Transportation Action Plan

Minneapolis is creating more travel options for more people by the year 2030.
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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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Healthy Living

We seek to prevent chronic health conditions. We do this by making long-lasting changes in the community.
People biking.

As You Go MPLS

There are great ways to get around Minneapolis without a car. You can try walking, taking a bike or public transit instead. Enjoy the things you can see and do as you go.
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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.
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