7.21.16
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
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
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
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
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.
6.17.16
Kare11 | by John Croman
The green space known as The Commons is taking shape in a two-block area of downtown Minneapolis near the US Bank stadium.
5.6.16
MPR News | by Tim Nelson
The Minneapolis City Council is laying the groundwork to open the new Downtown East Commons park this summer.
4.26.16
Star Tribune | by Eric Roper
Fundraisers are making progress toward the goal of raising $22 million for the downtown Commons park.
4.1.16
National Geographic | by Ken Otterbourg
Reclaimed wastelands, centuries-old green spaces, and creative waterways offer quick escapes.
8.13.15
Southwest Journal | by Eric Best
Officials from a private and public fundraising committee announced Thursday that they’ve raised a third of the cost of Downtown East Commons. The committee, made… Continue reading.