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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Emergency kit

Ready Camp emergency prep training

You can take our free training to learn how to prepare for an emergency.
People working in community garden

Homegrown Minneapolis

We expand our community's capacity to grow and share food.
Two people carrying a person on a stretcher.

EMS Pathways Academy

You can earn your emergency medical technician (EMT) training in 12 weeks, and get paid for doing it.
SWR Clean City Earth Day

Creating a climate legacy

We support programs that save money and help our climate.
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.
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.
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.
Aerial view of Mississippi River looking north to the Minneapolis skyline

Upper Harbor Redevelopment

We're reconnecting North Minneapolis to the riverfront with new places to work and live, a 20-acre park and an outdoor amphitheater.
de-icer salt in coffee cup

Salt mini-course

You can take our lesson on de-icing salt. Learn how salt impacts the environment and the best practices for snow and ice removal. The salt mini-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.
People looking at building model

Minneapolis Democracy Center

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