Tenants in Frenz’ properties have been without heat all season: you can help. Update (11/20): Inquilinxs Unidxs will soon be overflowing in space heaters thanks to support from the community, Neighbors for More Neighbors volunteers, and a big donation from Amore Uptown of 85 space heaters, scheduled to arrive over the next week.If you’re still looking… (read more)
Tag: Housing
Minneapolis 2040: Help Us Keep Momentum
Dear Neighbors, Last week, a big group of you came out to City Hall to support the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan. We were thrilled that the Commissioners voted 8–1 to send the plan to the City Council. Now, the City Council will be reviewing the plan — this is a critical time to make sure they hear… (read more)
We Need You at City Hall for Mpls 2040
The Minneapolis 2040 comprehensive plan is approaching a critical moment and we are asking for your help! The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the plan at their October 29th meeting: 4:30 p.m., Oct 29th City Hall, Room 317 350 South 5th Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Facebook :: Calendar Event If you can’t make… (read more)
A Minneapolis 2040 Conversation Guide for National Night Out
By Jonathan Foster & Jackie FosterThis also appears in Streets.mn, posted here with permission from the authors. What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual block party on the first Tuesday of August. This year, National Night Out is August 7th. It’s an opportunity to meet your neighbors, share a meal, and discuss… (read more)
#mpls2040 comment deadline is tonight. Submit your comments!
The comment deadline for the first draft of the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan is July 22nd. During this process, the city has held more than a hundred public meetings, in addition to many other events, to collect feedback from Minneapolis residents. Neighbors for More Neighbors has been doing our part by hosting comment parties, writing blog… (read more)
Minneapolis Comp Plan Review: Housing Displacement
This post is the 5th in a series that will take a deeper dive into the draft Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The city invites feedback on the plan until July 22nd. It is important that they hear input that supports N4MN’s goal of abundant, secure homes for everyone. Photo of a cute fourplex from Scott Shaffer… (read more)
Minneapolis Comp Plan Review: Expanding Ownership
A fourplex. (Photo from: Scott Shaffer) This post is the fourth in a short series that will take a deeper look at some of the specific policies in the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The city is soliciting feedback on the plan until July 22nd, and it is important that they hear input on the elements of… (read more)
Minneapolis Comp Plan Review: Housing & Development near Transit
This post is the third of a short series that will take a deeper look at some of the specific policies in the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The city is soliciting feedback on the plan until July 22nd, and it is important that they hear input on the elements of the plan that will help… (read more)
Support the Art & Architecture project: send a quick email
A small but vocal minority of homeowners is working to persuade Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon to delay the City Council approval of the Art & Architecture project being developed by Vermilion in Prospect Park. So far, the project has seen the support of: the Prospect Park Association, the City Planning Commission, and the… (read more)
Vacancy rates, rent costs & homelessness
Cities with higher rents also have higher rates of homelessness. Rents drop when there are enough homes to go around. Building enough homes is a piece of this dynamic too. A recent UCLA study found that higher median rent correlated with more people living in shelters and on the streets. Cities that are building enough,… (read more)
