7.29.16
6 reasons to like new Downtown East Commons park in Minneapolis
Star Tribune | by Frank Edgerton Martin
The largest open space in downtown Minneapolis shows that an urban park can be more than trees and grass.
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7.21.16
The Commons makes its official debut
Southwest Journal | by Sarah McKenzie
A sweltering celebration featuring a ceremonial Frisbee toss, dancing and enthusiastic remarks from community leaders praising new green space for the city signaled the grand… Continue reading.
7.21.16
Downtown East park opens to public
Finance & Commerce | by Hank Long
The Commons, a 4.2-acre public green space that even the Minnesota Vikings have called the “centerpiece” of Downtown East redevelopment, opened Thursday afternoon near U.S…. Continue reading.
7.21.16
Commons Park Opens in Minneapolis
Kare11 | by Zach Lashway
Downtown Minneapolis has a new green space. Commons Park, a 4.2-acre park near U.S. Bank Stadium, opened today.
7.21.16
Celebration marks opening of the Commons park near stadium
Star Tribune | by Eric Roper
Meet downtown’s new front yard. Frisbees, food trucks and dancers welcomed visitors Thursday to the Commons, a lush new park in front of U.S. Bank… Continue reading.
7.21.16
Essential, illegal, misbegotten or misunderstood? Ready or not, downtown Minneapolis’ ‘Commons’ is set to open
MinnPost | by Peter Callaghan
The Downtown East Commons park in downtown Minneapolis gets an official opening Thursday, which will include — of course — a ceremonial tossing of the… Continue reading.
7.21.16
Minneapolis opens new park in heart of downtown
MPR News | by Tim Nelson
Football season has a kick off. Baseball games have a ceremonial a first pitch. But out on the new grassy turf bordering Portland Avenue in… Continue reading.