Neighborhood news - Mar 2024

A new sculpture is on view - and available for biking - as part of the recent improvements project at Hall Park (1524 Aldrich Ave. N). During the project, a team from the Environmental Design Lab at Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA) worked with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) to design, build and install the sculpture, which features in the park’s new bicycle skills course. Additional thanks to Keith Wyman of Concrete Pig for fabrication work, and TKDA, St. Croix Recreation and Albrecht, Inc. for engineering and installation services

 

The Heritage Preservation Commission’s decision to deny the demolition of 400 Prospect Ave was appealed. Upon review of the materials submitted for the appeal, and in consultation with the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office, it has been determined that there was an incorrect interpretation of the ordinance related to interim protection for the potential Washburn Park Historic District. Currently, no properties are under interim protection in the potential Washburn Park Historic District.

 

South Minneapolis neighborhood associations have joined together to invest $250,000 in Opportunity Crossing, a mixed-use development including 110 units of deeply affordable housing located at Lake St. and Nicollet. Plans for the former Wells Fargo site were developed in 2020 by Project for Pride in Living. In 2023, instead of groundbreaking, the project faced an uncertain future due to inflation and rising construction costs. Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) saw an opportunity for collective action. 

 

The Grand Avenue rain garden reconstruction team has shared an update. Contractors will begin work mid-April to clean up the rain gardens and to install native plants.

 

Lake Street Art Drops are back. The Lake Street Art Drop is a monthly scavenger hunt featuring photo clues on social media and local artwork prizes. These art drops will be hosted on the first Thursday of every month, beginning April through October. The first one will be on Thursday, April 4 inside the Midtown Global Market. Participants are encouraged to stay for dinner, drinks, or shopping at Lake Street’s local businesses. Learn more at VisitLakeStreet.com.