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 in classroom attending violence prevention training

Inspiring Youth

We mentor and support 10- to 17-year-olds facing risk factors for violence.
One Minneapolis Fund Appetite for Change youth

Minneapolis Youth Works

We help young people between the ages of 14 and 21 get job training.
Family posing for photo

Minneapolis Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot

A pilot project that gave a monthly payment to families who needed it.
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.
restaurant food in stainless steel containers

Serving Safety

We provide food safety resources to keep your customers safe.
Exterior of former Kmart on Nicollet with large parking lot and cars in foreground

New Nicollet Redevelopment

We're creating new places and opportunities on the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.
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.
Three volunteers picking up litter.

Clean City

You can volunteer to help keep Minneapolis beautiful. Take part in one of our Clean City programs and make a difference in our city.
Adopt-a-Block yard sign

Adopt-a-Block

You can improve your neighborhood's curb appeal when you volunteer to keep your block free of litter. The City provides free bags and gloves for cleanup.
concrete ash collection receptacle

Adopt-an-Ash Receptacle

You can reduce cigarette litter in Minneapolis when you volunteer to empty an ash receptacle on a regular basis.
concrete litter contianer

Adopt-a-Litter Container

By adopting a litter container, you can reduce litter on the streets where you live and work.
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Adopt-a-Median

It’s easy to keep our medians, traffic circles, and other public green spaces beautiful year-round.
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