Planning
We help residents and property owners invest in the City.
Our services
Each of our five subdivisions focuses on a different aspect of planning.
Code development
Our team leads the work to:
- Improve City rules for land use and development
- Put the Minneapolis 2040 plan into action
Community planning
We lead policy creation and strategic planning work, including:
- The City's comprehensive plan
- Planning for the whole area and development projects led by the city
Land use, design and preservation
Our team:
- Reviews land use and historic preservation applications
- Reviews environmental studies
- Staffs the Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission
Policy, research, and outreach (PRO)
Our team:
- Coordinates CPED's strategies on:
- Housing
- Inclusive economic development
- Leads data analysis that improves CPED’s:
- Policies
- Programs
Zoning administration and enforcement
Our team:
- Inspects new construction to make sure it follows land use plans
- Responds to questions and concerns about:
- Zoning issues
- Violations of zoning rules
- Checks building permits to make sure they follow zoning rules
- Staffs the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Contact the 311 Service Center for zoning questions or to report a violation

Contact us
Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415