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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Girl by medical equipment

Step Up

We help Minneapolis-area teens and young adults get jobs. And we bring youth, skill and diversity to the workforce.
Garbage, recycling and organics carts and yard waste bags outside a home.

Zero Waste

We want to reduce garbage thrown away in landfills and waste-to-energy facilities. Learn how we plan to do this.
Red bus only monday - friday lane marking

Transit priority lanes

You can learn about the transit priority lanes in the City.
Red bus only monday - friday lane marking

Transportation evaluation

Public Works looks at how projects and programs are helping us reach City goals.
Close up of the word OUTREACH on the back of orange tshirt

Group Violence Intervention

We work to address gun violence and homicide associated with groups and gangs.
Blueprint Approved Institute members participate in a learning session.

Violence prevention services program

We work with trusted community organizations to help prevent violence.
Compost bins and raised bed

Garden leases

Some community garden groups, businesses and nonprofits can lease vacant City-owned lots for garden space.
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