History and progress

• George Perry Floyd was murdered at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
• A Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder.
• The event changed the world.
• The City of Minneapolis began its journey of response, recovery and rebuilding. 

The City Council passed several resolutions in response to George Floyd's murder.

• Read the resolution declaring racism a public health emergency
• Read the truth and reconciliation resolution

The City also began addressing the economic impacts of the unrest. 

• View the Minneapolis Forward unrest recovery timeline

Trial 

• The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin ran from March 8 through April 20.
• The City implemented a public safety plan during the trial. 
• A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Perry Floyd. 

Reconnection

Investment

• View the civil unrest recovery investments dashboard
• Explore the map of small businesses supported during the unrest
• Read about the art and events at 38th & Chicago

Preservation

• Rise & Remember (formerly the George Floyd Global Memorial) preserves the living memorial.  
• Read about Rise & Remember

Planning

• The Mayor signed the 38th Street THRIVE Strategic Development Plan which outlines the community's vision for economic vibrancy, creative identity, affordability, resilience, and partnership. 
• Read about the planning process

The City continued rebuilding efforts by: 

• Engaging with the community
• Refining project plans
• Moving projects into implementation

Community engagement

• The City gathered community input on construction and design plans for the 38th & Chicago intersection
• Community engagement activities continued throughout the area
• In October 2022, the City hosted a learning table about the Speedway gas station. 
• Read the Speedway gas station learning table notes
• Learn about the 38th & Chicago Re-envisioned project

City Council actions

In November 2022, the City Council approved:

• The purchase of 3744 Chicago Avenue (now called the Peoples' Way)
• A Right of Entry to conduct environmental investigations
• Read about the purchase of 3744 Chicago Ave
• Read about the Right of Entry for environmental investigations

City updates

• The City completed its due diligence and purchased the Peoples' Way property in June 2023.

Committee of the Whole presentation

• Watch the October 17, 2023 presentation
• View the Community Engagement Framework presentation slides

Community engagement

• The City invited community members to participate in engagement events throughout the year.
• Community priorities helped shape the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), which invited organizations to apply to become the future community owner of the Peoples' Way site. 
• The City issued the RFQ in November 2024. 

Climate & Infrastructure Committee presentation

• Watch the November 21, 2024 presentation
  • View the George Floyd Square staff presentation slides

Committee of the Whole presentation 

• Watch the November 12, 2024 presentation
  • Read the George Floyd Square Vision Report 

City staff and community members worked with the community and City leadership to:

• Facilitate the owner selection process of the Peoples' Way site
• Build alignment around its future
• The selection process continued to 2026.

Climate & Infrastructure presentation

• Watch the January 23, 2025 presentation
• View the George Floyd Square Vision staff presentation slides
• Watch the December 4, 2025 presentation
• View the December 4, 2025 presentation slides

Community ownership

• City staff will continue to pursue a community owner to shape the future of the Peoples' Way site.

Business, Housing, & Zoning Committee presentation

• Watch the June 2, 2026 presentation

City Council discussion

• Watch the June 11, 2026 discussion

Construction begins

• Construction on the 38th & Chicago Re-envisioned project began June 8, 2026.
• Phase 1 includes closures on Chicago Avenue between 38th Street and south of 39th Street and on 38th Street between Chicago Avenue and east of 10th Avenue. 
• Phase 1 closures are expected to remain in place through October 2026. Phase 2 is expected to begin in early 2027. 
• Businesses in the project area remain open during construction.