The City of Minneapolis is continuing its efforts to engage the community in selecting a nonprofit organization to lead the redevelopment of Peoples’ Way at George Floyd Square. Since announcing four nonprofit applicants in January, the city has hosted a series of community engagement events to gather public feedback.
Community engagement and survey
Community input remains central to the decision-making process. Residents had the opportunity to meet the applicants, hear their presentations, and share their thoughts at a Feb. 26 community event at Sabathani Community Center. Videos of these presentations and additional materials are now available on the project’s webpage.
To further encourage participation, the city has scheduled two more engagement events in March:
📍 Peoples’ Way pop-up
📅 Saturday, March 8 | ⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | 📍 Bichota Coffee, 3740 Chicago Ave.
📍 Peoples’ Way pop-up
📅 Tuesday, March 11 | ⏰ 3–6 p.m. | 📍 Powderhorn Recreation Center, 3400 15th Ave., Room 103
Community members can also share their feedback through an online survey, open until Friday, March 21.
Next steps
After collecting and reviewing community feedback, city staff will present their findings—along with a recommendation—to the City Council and the mayor. The final decision on which organization will receive exclusive development rights will consider each applicant’s ability to own, develop, and manage the site with a strong, community-focused mission. A selection is expected in May.
Once a nonprofit is chosen, the city will collaborate with the selected organization to develop an operational plan for the site. Additional community engagement opportunities will be scheduled throughout this process. The terms of the property sale will require formal approval from both the City Council and the mayor.
For more details on the Peoples’ Way redevelopment at George Floyd Square, visit the City Council’s website.