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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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.
school children

Safe Routes to School

This program makes it safer for kids to travel to and from school and around the neighborhood.
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.
parklet in minneapolis

Parklets and street cafes

You can enroll to host a parklet or open a street café in the City of Minneapolis.
Students at tables listening to instructor.

Blueprint Approved Institute

We train and fund people and small organizations working to prevent violence.
Downtown Minneapolis buildings

Energy Benchmarking

Owners of large buildings can track their water and energy use. We explain how.
A mother and children crossing the street

Vision Zero

We can work together to prevent severe injuries and deaths from traffic crashes.
Urban Scholars group in rotunda

Urban Scholars

This program is for college and graduate students who want to work in the public sector.
A mobility hub and bus stop on a busy street.

Curbside access policy in development

We are working to develop a new policy on how we manage curbside access.
Red bus only monday - friday lane marking

Transit priority lanes

You can learn about the transit priority lanes in the City.
people in classroom attending violence prevention training

Inspiring Youth

We mentor and support 10- to 17-year-olds facing risk factors for violence.
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