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Lots more growth projected for the urban core. People are looking for “walkable, centrally located neighborhoods served by transit.”
Young “millennials” and the gray-haired baby boomers leading the so-called “silver tsunami” are rejecting big, outer-ring townhomes and looking for more modestly sized housing near transit, jobs and services.
“Please remind the city, county and school board to play nice and help ensure a great urban result. Minneapolis can do so much better, and maybe, just maybe we can make this a beloved place.” Sam Newberg, aka Joe Urban, on the Midtown Farmers Market site development plans: http://bit.ly/14N2cLj
Public markets should be centerpieces of communities, not afterthoughts, says Sam Newberg. #preservethemarket
A potentially spectacular and game-changing transit-oriented development may be revived in Minneapolis. And man do I mean “may be.” Hennepin County may get involved with the development of 6.5 acre…
Can’t beat this! Drop by Midtown Farmers Market this week and get your raffle tickets for a chance to win a Beer For Life Membership at Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub! You can purchase a ticket at the market info booth for just $10 a ticket. Drawing will be held September 22…
On October 11 Corcoran will be host to the first ever “Take the Field” production at South High Athletic Field – a once in a lifetime experience! https://www.facebook.com/events/546161342105442/
Gerry Tyrrell <3 the Midtown Farmers Market–not only does he value having fresh, healthy food within walking distance of home, but the Market is a place for neighbors to gather on summer Saturdays. #PreserveTheMarket
“Don’t take away our farmers market!” Ty Moore <3 the Midtown Farmers Market!
Preserve the Midtown Farmers Market…because it’s a great local place to shop! Why do you want to #PreservetheMarket? Share your comments, and learn more about redevelopment of 2225 E Lake Street in previous posts on this page.
In the middle of the night last night 5 cars were broken into along the ally between 22nd & 23rd Aves S & 31st & 32nd St. Windows were broken. interiors ransacked. Some of these were directly under the street lights in the ally. If you see strangers hanging around in the allies late at night we need to call 911
Starting today: $25 trees for Minneapolis residents affected by summer storms! via Tree Trust
This fall’s City Trees program is making 500 trees available to residents affected by the solstice storms. Planting a tree is the easiest way to improve the value of property, reduce your energy needs, shrink your carbon footprint and improve our air and water quality. We are offering a variety of s…
“It’s been difficult to keep residents engaged and informed about this,” said CNO director Eric Gustafson. “We had an army of activists up until 2011. Since then, everything’s been negotiated behind closed doors.”
Read up on the fast-moving Midtown Farmers Market situation:
What quickly became apparent at Friday’s Breakfast with Gary is that Minneapolis Public School’s negotiations to sell its 6.5 acres next to the light rail station on East Lake Street are just as compl
Fall is on the way — new window decorations at Blue Tree Music Education!
“Abundant, affordable, FRESH, local produce a short bike ride from home” — Stacey <3 Midtown Farmers Market
Marcos <3 Midtown Farmers Market! “Fresh food in my ‘hood!”
Drop by the Market this morning and tell us why YOU <3 the Market!
Is future of Midtown Farmers Market in jeopardy again?
Silvia <3 Midtown Farmers Market for its healthy food. How about you? What do you love most about the Market? #preservethemarket
Trees will be available for $25 starting at 8 am on Monday from Tree Trust!
Silvia Perez just uploaded a bunch of great photos showing the history of Lideres en Accion y Poder program! From planning meetings, radio talk shows, creating a community garden, holiday celebrations and so much more, members of Accion Y Poder are organizing a vibrant community.
Photos from Silvia Perez’s post in Lideres en Accion y Poder
The Mujeres en Accion had a workshop last week at Powderhorn Park rec center on How to Bike in Traffic. Thanks to Cycles for Change for making this happen!!
Mujeres en Accion y Poder host meetings/activities at Powderhorn Lake Park every Monday from 5-6:30pm
Response to the following two questions, and CNO will share your input with public officials and local stakeholders to preserve the Midtown Farmers Market at Midtown Station.
1. Why is the Midtown Farmers Market important to you?
2. What do you like best about the Market’s location?
The Midtown Farmers Market could be eliminated by redevelopment plans. Or it could be preserved within the new project. Gail Rosenblum shares the latest.
The Midtown Farmers Market was its usual robust self on Saturday, with lively music, hula-hooping kids, tantalizing scones, naturally raised meats and vibrant floral arrangements going fast