Using Zip Codes, these are the number of jobs in Downtown Minnepolis over time. Source: Minnesota DEED, compiled by Joe Bernard, City of Minneapolis
Downtown remains at steady state. Square footage is set to increase with the opening of the new buildings in Downtown East. Will that increase total employment or just shuffle desks?
Data:
Year Downtown Minneapolis Employment
1980 148000
1990 155000
2000 171000
2002 159000
2012 158000