Minneapolis Democracy Center community space RFP

We've requested proposals for bids for the community-use space.

Overview

Plans

Following extensive outreach with neighbors, including residents and business owners, the City is planning to renovate the former 3rd precinct police building into a democracy center. It will house Elections and Voter Services as well as an 8,000-square-foot ground-floor space for community use. 

See plans and timeline

See Election & Voter Services

Community use feedback

Results of the Pulse survey (Question: Which of the following would you most like to see included in the community use space?): 

Top selections for community use space 

  1. Social services (housing, finances, mental health, substance abuse, etc.): 48%
  2. Cultural center: 12% 
  3. Community gathering space: 14%
  4. Business commercial center: 14%
  5. Museum memorial: 7%
  6. Other: 5%

Read Pulse Survey Report

Request for Proposals

Applications are closed

The City is looking for a commercial or non-profit group to serve as a tenant to lease and program the 8,000 square feet of community space.

An RFP was issued to solicit bids for proposals for the community use space. Proposals were due March 14, 2025.  

Learn more

To learn more, visit the following webpages: 

Visit the Minneapolis Democracy Center (formerly known as Minnehaha 3000) webpage 

Sign up for Minneapolis Democracy Center updates 

Contact us

Minneapolis Democracy Center Team

Office of Public Service

Email the Minneapolis Democracy Center Team

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S., Room 333
Minneapolis, MN 55415