5.16.22
Minneapolis proposes $1 million in federal funds to add 200,000 trees
Star Tribune | by Kim Hyatt
Minneapolis is proposing $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expanding the urban tree canopy.
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News and Press Releases
5.6.21
Minneapolis explores carbon credits to help reforest the city
Star Tribune | by Susan Du
The city seeks alternatives as a property tax levy to replace its canopy is set to expire at the end of the year
3.23.20
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to assume operations of The Commons on April 1, 2020
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
Green Minneapolis announces transition of operations of The Commons to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board as of April 1, 2020.
8.29.19
‘Go for a walk and call me in the morning’: How prescriptions for outdoors time are taking root
Star Tribune | by Sarah Barker
Some Minnesota doctors will soon be handing out prescriptions for time outdoors amid legitimate science that points to nature’s health benefits.
8.9.19
$10 million later, the renovated Peavey Plaza is an accessible success
Star Tribune | by Rick Nelson
A renovation has restored the downtown gem’s singular looks while making it accessible to all.
7.23.19
Peavey Plaza reopens with a splash on Nicollet Mall
Star Tribune | by Miguel Otárola
It took $10 million and more than 10 years to renovate the 1975 spot.
7.18.19
Peavey Plaza re-opens after renovation of downtown park
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal | by Nick Halter
Minneapolis city and community leaders celebrated on Thursday the completion of Peavey Plaza’s $10 million renovation at the Nicollet Mall park.
6.30.19
Chamber event considers scooters, bikes, pedestrians
Finance & Commerce | by William Morris
Green Minneapolis Executive Director Beth Shogren joined representatives from Lyft, Move Minneapolis and Our Streets Minneapolis for a conversation on bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
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?
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.