Programs and initiatives

Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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City Trees

We offer a low-cost way for residents and businesses to help build the city's tree canopy.
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Salt mini-course

You can take our lesson on de-icing salt. Learn how salt impacts the environment and best practices for snow and ice removal. This course takes about 30 minutes to complete.
People in a meeting

Public Health Community Institute

We educate community members on the basics of public health.
sewer grate that says "flows to creep keep drain clean" with turtle

Storm drain stenciling

You can organize a group to stencil our motto and clean up storms drains in your neighborhood.
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Minneapolis Democracy Center

The former 3rd Precinct building at 3000 Minnehaha Ave. is now the Minneapolis Democracy Center. It will include a voting polling place, a large community partner space and more.
sewer grate

Adopt-a-Drain

You can help keep our waterways clean by adopting a storm drain in your neighborhood.
SWR Clean City Earth Day

Creating a climate legacy

We support programs that save money and help our climate.
Bus lane along East Lake Street

Resilience Center

We are serving all community members to find support after the Sept. 15 mass shooting on Lake Street.
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Digital equity

The City helps residents access high-speed internet and technology resources.
Residents and visitors walking around Open Streets in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis response to federal immigration enforcement surge and ICE shootings

Learn about the impact of current federal actions and how the City is responding.
Intersection of George Floyd Square at 38th St and Chicago Ave.

George Perry Floyd Square at 38th & Chicago

We honor the memory of George Perry Floyd as we work to redevelop the site of his murder.
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Ready Camp emergency prep training

You can take our free training to learn how to prepare for an emergency.
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