The proposed new building Update (5/3): The East Harriet Neighborhood Association has filed an appeal of the CPC decision to approve this project. They are saying that this will have negative impacts on traffic, walkability & cyclist safety, as well as “neighborhood character”. See below for how to help. Update (4/23): This project was approved! Thanks… (read more)
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🎉 Support the Jackson Lofts
Update (4/9): The City Planning Commission approved most of the applications, and some variances were returned to the applicant, otherwise the project was approved pending appeal (10 days grace period). The applicant will be required to work with the city to improve the sidewalk, and, as a condition of sale of the city lot in… (read more)
Zoning and Planning Appealapalooza
Tickets are $0, or whatever your free time costs you Minneapolis’ hottest festival is Appealapalooza, coming up at the Zoning and Planning Committee on February 15th, featuring two appealing acts: the appeal against Sons of Norway, and the appeal for Rex 26. Want to help? Follow the links below for details! Scroll to bottom for project… (read more)
Support Rex 26’s appeal for more homes
The slight difference in the proposal that is being appealed, July 2017 (above) and January 2018 (below) Feb. 15: Appeal denied! The developer announced that their economic metrics worked out so that they would be able to make 3 of the new units affordable housing for people at 80% area median income (AMI), but they will… (read more)
Support the Sons of Norway project (Deny the appeal!)
The King and Queen of Norway approve of this project and will be attending the opening. Update (2/15): The appeal of Sons of Norway was denied and the rezoning application succeeded, the project will be proceeding as planned! Thanks to everyone who emailed, and extra thanks to those who took time out of their morning/afternoon to… (read more)
Restore the name Bde Maka Ska
One of the best views in town is from Bde Maka Ska Update (11/21): Bde Maka Ska made it past a committee vote, 4/3. For: McLaughlin, Greene, Higgins and Goettel, against: Callison, Johnson and Opat. Next step: Full board vote (same members as above) Tuesday, 11/28. You can help by emailing your county commissioners in support… (read more)
Support the 24th Street Bikeway
Update 3/28: People sending in public comments have heard that Public Works is not recommending the use of bollards: make sure to ask for bollards in your comments! Update 3/21: The next Transportation & Public Works meeting is on the 27th, according to the project website, this project will be up for approval at the… (read more)
