12.3.18
The Secret to Good Health May Be a Walk in the Park
New York Times | by Jane E. Brody
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, the nation’s healthiest urban region, almost everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of a good public park. Shouldn’t we all?
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10.30.18
Neighbors, conservancy work to green Hennepin-Lyndale corridor
Southwest Journal | by Nate Gotlieb
A Minneapolis nonprofit planted grasses and shrubs in the Hennepin-Lyndale corridor this year, aiding a longtime effort by residents to make the area more welcoming… Continue reading.
10.18.18
The Hennepin-Lyndale Crossroads is turning green – Public private partnership transforms important intersection
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
A new partnership between Green Minneapolis, MnDOT, the City of Minneapolis and area stakeholders has transformed the Hennepin Lyndale Crossroads into a green oasis, and… Continue reading.
7.25.18
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Twin Cities Business | by Allison Kaplan
(Editor’s Note) The best antidote to the legal fight over the Commons: Get out and enjoy this downtown Minneapolis park.
5.25.18
5 reasons Downtown East works (hint: it’s not because the buildings look cool)
Star Tribune | by Frank Edgerton Martin
Well-planned, if unremarkable, buildings have helped create a vibrant new neighborhood.
5.16.18
Green Minneapolis announces The Commons’ 2018 Summer Season
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
Green Minneapolis has released The Commons 2018 Summer Season of programming and events. Green Minneapolis is under contract with the City of Minneapolis to operate,… Continue reading.
5.15.18
Peavey Plaza’s $10M Upgrade is Underway in Downtown Minneapolis
Twin Cities Business | by Amanda Ostuni
On the heels of Nicollet Mall’s restoration, the 45-year-old plaza outside Orchestra Hall is next in line for a much-needed renovation.
5.15.18
Construction Set to Begin on Downtown Minneapolis’ Peavey Plaza
KSTP5 | by Tyler Berg
Minneapolis city leaders will celebrate the start of construction at downtown’s Peavey Plaza Monday.
5.15.18
Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis closes for a yearlong, $10 million “face-lift”
Star Tribune | by Adam Belz
Work began Monday on a $10 million renovation of Peavey Plaza, the sunken park next to Orchestra Hall and across the street from Brit’s Pub… Continue reading.
4.4.18
Downtown boosters envision a redeveloped post office
The Journal | by Eric Best
From an expansive aquarium to a high-profile event center, young designers from the University of Minnesota have bold ideas for what a redeveloped downtown post… Continue reading.