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.
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1.24.17
Beth Shogren Announced as Executive Director of Green Minneapolis
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
Beth Shogren has been hired by Green Minneapolis to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director.
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.
1.13.17
City Council approves Commons Operating Agreement with Green Minneapolis
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
On Friday January 13, The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to authorize an agreement with Green Minneapolis to operate the Downtown East Commons – known… Continue reading.
9.12.16
Leadership Change Announced at Green Minneapolis
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
Green Minneapolis announced today that Executive Director Win Rockwell has resigned and will transition from his leadership role in September 2016.
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.
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.