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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A friendly safety ambassador smiling at a community member. Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District (DID).

Community Safety Ambassadors

We work to keep our communities safe and vibrant.
Group of people celebrating National Night Out

National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is a night to gather with your neighbors and partner with police.
Group of people standing together and smiling

Public Health Pathways

Our program offers internship pathways and direct experience in public health.
People looking at building model

Minneapolis Democracy Center

The building at Minnehaha 3000 Ave. is now the Minneapolis Democracy Center (MDC). This was formerly known as the 3rd precinct building. We are planning a new use for this space.
Two people carrying a person on a stretcher.

EMS Pathways Academy

Earn a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Start your career in the Minneapolis Fire Department.
People biking.

As You Go MPLS

There are great ways to get around Minneapolis without a car. You can try walking, taking a bike or public transit instead. Enjoy the things you can see and do as you go.
A couple holding hands.

Domestic partner registration

You can register a domestic partnership with the City. Registering allows you to visit a partner in a health care facility. Some employers provide benefits to registered partners.
A street corner in Minneapolis

Street or alley vacation

You can ask the City to give up rights to a public right of way and return control of the land to a private party.
Blueprint Approved Institute members participate in a learning session.

Violence prevention partners

We have a master contract list of violence prevention service providers.
Staff look at current map of council wards and voting precincts

Redistricting

A process to set new election district lines based on the current population.
People enjoying Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall and downtown transit changes

The City is exploring changes to transit routes downtown. This work is part of re-envisioning the future of Nicollet Mall.
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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