6.17.16
Downtown Commons Takes Shape Near Stadium
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.
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News and Press Releases
5.13.16
City Council Directs Staff to Negotiate The Commons Operations Contract with Green Minneapolis
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
Today the Minneapolis City Council authorized staff to negotiate a long-term operations agreement of The Commons with Green Minneapolis. Once terms have been agreed to,… Continue reading.
5.6.16
Park near Vikings stadium could open this summer
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
Downtown park near U.S. Bank Stadium inches closer to $22 million fundraising goal
Star Tribune | by Eric Roper
Fundraisers are making progress toward the goal of raising $22 million for the downtown Commons park.
4.25.16
Unifying Vision for Green Space Nears Reality with Nearly $14M Haul
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
The vision for an inclusive green space that builds community and draws all Minneapolitans Downtown is closer to reality with today’s announcement that fundraising efforts… Continue reading.
4.1.16
How Urban Parks Are Bringing Nature Close to Home
National Geographic | by Ken Otterbourg
Reclaimed wastelands, centuries-old green spaces, and creative waterways offer quick escapes.
8.13.15
Committee has raised $7 million for Downtown East Commons
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.
8.12.15
Minneapolis is taking welcome steps toward greener downtown streets
Star Tribune | by Editorial Board
City, Park Board launch “Pathways to Places” to enhance streetscapes.
7.18.15
Building on the strength of parks in city of Minneapolis
Star Tribune | by Neal St. Anthony
Win Rockwell, who recently retired as a business litigator at Faegre Baker Daniels after nearly 40 years, has become the inaugural executive director of Green… Continue reading.
5.12.15
Winthrop A. Rockwell Announced Today as First Executive Director of Greening Downtown Minneapolis
Press Release | by Green Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Downtown Council (MDC) announced today at its 2025 Plan Quarterly Forum that Winthrop (Win) Rockwell will serve as Greening Downtown Minneapolis’ first Executive… Continue reading.