38th & Chicago Re-envisioned
The City is working with the community to re-envision the intersection of 38th & Chicago. We are engaging with the community to redesign and reconstruct this area.
Dates
2021 - 2025
Project overview
The project
Public Works staff plan to reconstruct the intersection of 38th & Chicago.
In 2022, we began a process to engage with the community. Through this process, we intend to re-envision and redesign the area in a way that reflects community needs. We recognize that there is a strong desire an intentional, robust, and honest community engagement process. This is a significant opportunity for us all to define the future of 38th & Chicago.
In 2020, George Perry Floyd Jr. was murdered at 38th & Chicago, forever changing the intersection and surrounding community. This area is known as George Perry Floyd Square (GFS), and it has evolved beyond its original roadway design.
Engagement goals
- Allow for racial healing
- Honor the voices of the Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community
- Develop community relationships
- Work together with the community to make decisions about the project
- Lead an engagement process to work and learn together with the community
Design goals
- Redesign the street to reflect community needs
- Include space within the public right-of-way (ROW) for community use
- Explore transit and pedestrian design options
- Maintain access for residents and businesses
- Include trees and native plants
Project update
The City of Minneapolis is exploring the creation of a pedestrian mall on Chicago Avenue, between 37th and 38th Streets. This plan comes from a legislative directive from the City Council. The City’s Public Works Department is studying if this idea will work.
Read the legislative directive
New plan for 38th & Chicago
The new plan is different from what was shared by Public Works last year. This plan would prevent cars from driving through Chicago Avenue. The new plan would create a plaza and cul-de-sac near 3744 Chicago Avenue.
Learn more about George Perry Floyd Square at 38th & Chicago
Public Works is looking at how this plan would influence important street elements. This will review:
- Street design
- Snow removal
- Deliveries
- Emergency vehicle response
- Maintenance needs
- Transit access
- Costs
Open house
Public Works will share what they’ve learned at a community open house.
View George Perry Floyd Square open house event details
Community engagement
George Perry Floyd Square open house
Join us at the community open house meeting to get an overview from Public Works about what they've learned.
- Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
- Location: Chicago Ave Shops, 3736 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Details: Light snacks will be served
Come learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Your input matters.
Ongoing engagement
We continue to engage the community.
Find a summary of engagement activities and feedback on our project resources page.
Engagement summary
Learn about the work completed over the last two years. Read about the engagement activities, feedback, and themes collected from community members.
George Perry Floyd Square at 38th & Chicago
The City and community are creating a vision for the future of George Perry Floyd Square. Learn more about the project.
Project resources
Community engagement notes
Background and history
Read more about the history of George Perry Floyd Square and the 38th & Chicago intersection.
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Project phase
This project is currently gathering input.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
