Project overview

Public Works is reconstructing half a mile of 1st Avenue N, between Washington Ave and 8th St N. The project will improve the right-of-way for all people in all the ways they move around.

Some of the project goals are to build and improve:

• wide, accessible sidewalks and crossings
• green storm water infrastructure
• lighting and public art
• active public spaces
• traffic signals
• wayfinding and signage
• underground utilities

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Project purpose

The part of 1st Ave N between Washington Ave and 8th St N was last constructed in 1994. The City measured the pavement condition in 2023. Two of the six blocks along the corridor are rated “poor”, three are “fair”, and only one is “good.” The pavement condition will keep getting worse until the road is rebuilt.

The street is important to many people, including those living, working, and visiting 1st Ave N.

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Past engagement

Phase 3

The project team held an open house in the Minneapolis Central Library on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Phase 2

The project team held an open house in the Target Center lobby on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Read the Phase 2 engagement summary
Read the Appendix to the Phase 2 engagement summary
See the Phase 2 open house engagement boards

Phase 1

The project team held an open house on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The open house took place in the skyway between Target Center and Mayo Clinic Square.

Read the Phase 1 engagement summary
Read the Appendix to the Phase 1 engagement summary
See the Phase 1 open house engagement boards
Watch the open house video