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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Minneapolis Climate Action

The Climate Action initiative is a road map to reducing our city’s climate impact.
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Transportation Action Plan

Minneapolis is creating more travel options for more people by the year 2030.
People enjoying a night out on Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall granite pavers

Pavers are available on a first come, first served basis to the general public.
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Minneapolis Democracy Center

The former 3rd Precinct building at 3000 Minnehaha Ave. is now the Minneapolis Democracy Center. It will include a voting polling place, a large community space and more.
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Trans Equity Summit

The City hosts an annual free, full-day event. The Summit is open to everyone.
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Open Streets Minneapolis

This initiative changes city streets for a short time as a street fair where people have the opportunity to walk around and check out various events.
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National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is a night to gather with your neighbors and partner with police.
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.
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Domestic partner registration

You can register a domestic partnership with the City. Registering allows you to visit a partner in a health care facility. Some employers provide benefits to registered partners.
Staff look at current map of council wards and voting precincts

Redistricting

A process to set new election district lines based on the current population.
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.
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Minneapolis census

You can learn about the City's efforts to get a complete count for the 2020 census.
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