City seeks community feedback in selecting partner for the Peoples’ Way

January 30, 2025
Peoples Way

The City of Minneapolis received four applications in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to find a community owner to redevelop the People’s Way site at George Floyd Square.  

The four non-profit organizations who applied are: 

  • Minnesota Agape Movement  
  • P3 Foundation (known as David’s Place) 
  • Rise & Remember 
  • Urban League Twin Cities  

Community engagement 

The RFQ was informed by years of engagement with the community. The shared vision for the area provided the foundation of the document. A copy of the RFQ can be found on the city’s website.  

The city remains committed to seeking community input as the selection process moves forward.  

The public is invited to meet the applicants, hear their presentations and share feedback at an upcoming community event:  

Peoples’ Way presentations, Wed., Feb. 26, 5 – 8:30 p.m. 
Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409  

Project staff will also provide information about the selection process and answer questions at multiple in-person events throughout February and March. All events are free.  

  • Community Connections Conference, Sat., Feb. 8, 9:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 
    Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall E 
  • Peoples' Way pop-up, Sat., Feb. 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    Bichota Coffee, 3740 Chicago Ave. 
  • Peoples' Way pop-up, Tue., March 4, 2 – 5 p.m.
    Hosmer Library, 347 E. 36th St.  
  • Peoples' Way pop-up, Sat., March 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    Bichota Coffee, 3740 Chicago Ave.  
  • Peoples' Way pop-up, Tue., March 11, 3 – 6 p.m.
    Powderhorn Recreation Center, 3400 15th Ave, Room 103  

The public can give input through an online survey that will be live on the project website in March. Visit the project website. 

Next steps 

City staff will use the community engagement to inform the choice in awarding development rights, which will require approval by the City Council and Mayor. Review criteria will consider the applicant’s ability to own, develop and operate the property with a community-centered mission and focus. A selection is expected to be made in May.  

Once the development rights are awarded, the city will work with the selected organization to formulate a development and operating plan for the property, which will also include ongoing community engagement opportunities. The terms of the sale of the property to the organization will require City Council and Mayoral approval in the future. 

More information about the work to redevelop the Peoples’ Way at George Floyd Square can be found on the city’s website. 

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