Council delays decision on George Floyd Square plan
Minneapolis council member voted to delay a decision on the future of George Floyd Square, as members consider a pedestrian mall at the memorial site.
George Floyd Square plans remain in limbo following committee’s rejection of public works plan
The Minneapolis Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted not to approve the concept layout plan for George Floyd Square that was recommended by public works. In the committee meeting, four voted in favor of a plan to “put the concept plan on ice” and two against it.
Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’
The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
Minneapolis City Council votes to table George Floyd Square plans once again, and will pursue making it a pedestrian mall
A City Council committee voted to table a plan to reopen George Floyd Square to traffic. Instead, they’re going to pursue the idea of turning the intersection into a pedestrian mall, frustrating Mayor Frey and some councilmembers.
Minneapolis City Council to decide on future of George Floyd Square
Councilmembers will decide on Thursday if they are ready to move forward on a plan for the square that's taken into account extensive community input.
Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly five years,
Minneapolis mayor pushes for George Floyd Square plan to finally move forward
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a decision to be made on redevelopment plans for George Floyd Square.
Four nonprofits to present possible plans to reimagine George Floyd Square
They'll give a presentation on their plans to redevelop the Peoples' Way, formerly a gas station, later this month.
Source: Pressure from community groups slowing George Floyd Square development
Multiple times now, the plan that city staff is recommending — known as the 'flexible-open' plan — has failed to move on. And now, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is learning more about why that is.
Plans for pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square put on hold
A Minneapolis City Council committee on Thursday tabled plans to build a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square, after a survey found a majority of property owners don’t like the idea.
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“Just because you invite me to the table doesn’t mean that I get something to eat.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pittsburgh pays $200K to man hurt by police during 2020 George Floyd protests
The City of Pittsburgh agreed in September to pay $200,000 to settle a lawsuit by a man who said police knocked out two of ...
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Minneapolis announces applicants in Peoples’ Way redevelopment plans
The city bought the 13,980 square-foot property in June 2023 and is now looking for a nonprofit group to redevelop the site for community use. Applicants must have the capacity to develop improvements ...