1.14.17
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
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
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
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
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
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.