Land Use & Planning

Action Alert: Invest in clean water & oppose the UHT concert venue [CLOSED]

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October 10, 2020

Please take a moment to ask your legislators to SUPPORT investments to #FixThePipesMN and OPPOSE the controversial Upper Harbor Terminal concert venue >>

What's our deal with density?

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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October 9, 2020

River drawdown offers a look back in time... and a glimpse of the future?

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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October 7, 2020

What did the Mississippi River look like before the locks and dams? For a few days, we got a glimpse near St. Anthony Falls of what a less-encumbered Mississippi might look like if locks and dams are removed. Check out our photos. >>

Action Alert: Submit your comments on the Minneapolis MRCCA draft ordinance [CLOSED]

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September 17, 2020

Minneapolis residents have a chance to weigh in on the MRCCA draft ordinance. While we like a lot about the draft, we think it could be better for the birds. Find out more and submit your comments >>

Minneapolis Critical Area Ordinance Workshop

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September 16, 2020

Minneapolis residents: Act now to protect your riverfront!

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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September 15, 2020

The city of Minneapolis is taking public comments on its new ordinance to guide riverfront development and land management. The ordinance has a lot of strengths, but we'd like to see more protections for birds along this crucial migratory flyway.

Learn more by reading FMR's analysis or attending our upcoming virtual Q&A. >>

Mapping for environmental justice in the Twin Cities

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September 3, 2020

Curran, a Youth Empowerment Program participant, used data and mapping skills to visualize environmental injustice across Minneapolis and St. Paul. >>