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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Racial equity and inclusion

You can learn about equity initiatives in the City. This includes race, gender and immigrant rights.
Wooden fist sculpture at George Floyd Square. Photo credit: Uche Iroegbu.

Minneapolis: five years later

After the murder of George Floyd, the City reflects on its journey of reform, healing and commitment to building a safer, more equitable future.
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Creating a climate legacy

We support programs that save money and help our climate.
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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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Transportation programs

You can learn about the transportation programs in the City.
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We Walk Minneapolis

#WeWalkMpls is about using the hashtag to show how you walk to get around the City.
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Biochar

Our biochar program reduces tree waste and improves soil health. It also removes carbon from the air.
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Safe Routes to School

This program makes it safer for kids to travel to and from school and around the neighborhood.
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Step Up

We help Minneapolis-area teens and young adults get jobs. And we bring youth, skill and diversity to the workforce.
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Parklets and street cafes

You can enroll to host a parklet or open a street café in the City of Minneapolis.
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Air quality

You can help us monitor our air through our community air monitoring project.
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Environmental programs

We want to keep our air clean and our soil healthy. You can help.
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