4.2.18
Minneapolis Seeking Ideas To Revamp Historic Riverfront Post Office
WCCO4
The idea of redeveloping parts of downtown Minneapolis is nothing new, but when it comes to the historic post office, the downtown council is turning… Continue reading.
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4.2.18
Downtown leaders reveal vision for riverfront post office site
Star Tribune | by Adam Belz
Postal Service has no plans to move out of landmark, but designs are drawn. Downtown leaders on Monday signaled their intent to re-imagine the site… Continue reading.
8.4.17
Controversial but undeniable: Public-private synergy has transformed Downtown East
MinnPost | by Peter Callaghan
Mayor Betsy Hodges: “You look out these windows and you try to remember what was here before, namely an unlovely and long unloved landscape that… Continue reading.
6.1.17
Fun at The Commons, All Summer Long
MSP Mag
All the great events happening at The Commons Park in front of U.S. Bank Stadium this summer. Minneapolis already had ample urban green spaces, but… Continue reading.
5.13.17
Downtown East Commons park ramps up activities in its second summer
Star Tribune | by Emma Nelson
Movie nights, hip-hop dance and outdoor concerts are among the park’s summer slate of activities.
2.4.17
Minneapolis needs more trees – here’s why
Star Tribune | by Thomas Fisher
With emerald ash borers threatening many of our street trees, we need to reforest our city now.
1.25.17
Green Minneapolis takes the reins of the Commons
The Journal | by Eric Best
A detailed look into the organization taking over the downtown park.
1.14.17
Conservancy to take on Commons operations, fundraising
Southwest Journal | by Eric Best
(Print Edition) The City of Minneapolis is preparing to hand over operations of the Downtown East Commons to Green Minneapolis, a non-profit conservancy formed by… Continue reading.
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.
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.