Behind the Scenes of a Neighborhood Bike Theft
When a neighbor gets her bike stolen out of a locked garage while she’s out of town, what does a good friend do? Investigate, and ask questions.
Category: Justice
Incorporating Environmental Justice into the Blue Line Extension
The Blue Line light rail extension project released its impact statement and is seeking municipal consent for improved transit in northwest Minneapolis.
Minnesota Legislature Considers Investment In BIPOC Communities
BIPOC leaders are urging the Minnesota Legislature to invest an equitable amount of the state’s historic surplus into BIPOC communities, with a focus on housing, transportation and more.
Join Us in a Streets.mn Racial Equity Impact Assessment
Streets.mn is excited to announce a partnership with Dr. Cirien Saadeh to conduct a racial equity impact assessment, and we want your help!
Racial Equity Analysis: Request for Proposals
Streets.mn is seeking proposals for a racial equity analysis to help us better meet the needs of our community and fulfill our goal of connecting a more diverse range of people.
At Open Streets, we asked candidates for Minneapolis Mayor about transit and public safety
With arguably the most decisive Minneapolis election in our lifetime rapidly approaching on Nov. 2, I went to Open Streets Minnehaha this past weekend on a mission to ask mayoral candidates questions submitted by streets.mn contributors. I got the three main contenders: incumbent Jacob Frey, former state representative Kate Knuth, and organizer Sheila Nezhad. I […]
What Role Can Public Space Play in the Case for Reparations?: A Study of Rondo Commemorative Plaza
History of Rondo + Highway Built in 2018, Rondo Commemorative Plaza is a physical reminder of the destruction of the Rondo Neighborhood by the construction of Interstate 94 and the resilience of the community who lives there. Located in the historic Rondo Neighborhood on the corner of Fisk Street and Concordia Avenue (formerly known as […]
Lies in City Planning
In April, Minneapois Public Works released the results of a survey showing strong community support for reopening 38th & Chicago to vehicle traffic. Just one problem: it wasn’t true.
What’s Hidden in Your Neighborhood? Seeing Others Matters Now, More Than Ever
Building community happens when we open our eyes to what’s around us.
Hennepin Avenue: A Parable of Road Design in America
It’s possible you’ve heard this joke before: A motorist, a pedestrian, and a bicyclist are sitting at a table that has a dozen cookies on it. The motorist grabs 11 of the cookies and when the other two are reaching for what they each assumed was their cookie, the motorist exclaims: “Watch out! The bicyclist […]