Land Use & Planning

FMR opposes Upper Harbor Terminal plan, calls for more community engagement

February 19, 2019

The Minneapolis Upper Harbor Terminal site is key to improving the North Minneapolis riverfront. Done correctly, the redevelopment of this city-owned site can better connect residents with the river and be a model of sustainability and community wealth-building. So why would the city let private companies take the lead and reap the majority of benefits? >>

Action Alert: Deny the Upper Harbor Terminal Concept Plan [CLOSED]

January 15, 2019

The City of Minneapolis is moving quickly to advance the proposed Upper Harbor Terminal Concept Plan along 1 mile of riverfront in Northside Minneapolis. The plan allows private interests to take the lead and reap the majority of benefits from this publicly-owned property.

Minneapolis residents, join us in telling your city council representative and Mayor Frey that we can do better before the council's committee meeting on February 19. >>

Help shape beloved riverfront parks: Mississippi Gorge and Hidden Falls, Crosby Farm

by Irene Jones

January 7, 2019

Master plans for three treasured regional parks in the heart of the urban Twin Cities are getting updated this year — the Mississippi Gorge Regional Park in Minneapolis, Hidden Falls Regional Park and Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. In late January and early February, community members will have an opportunity to see the plans and to weigh in. >>

Lake Street Bridge from the Mississippi Gorge

FMR River Guardians are now 2,000 strong!

by Alicia Uzarek

November 18, 2018

Through our River Guardians program, over 2,000 people have spoken with one voice to protect, enhance and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed. >>

River Guardians at the 2018 Legislative Session Wrap-up Happy Hour.

There's still time to weigh in on local river planning

by Irene Jones

November 13, 2018

Several Twin Cities communities have completed their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront, but a number are still seeking public comments in the coming months. Find out where your your community stands. >>

View of the High Bridge from Cherokee Park in St. Paul

Mpls. Park Board & Graco near settlement over East Bank Trail

by Alicia Uzarek

October 10, 2018

The Minneapolis Park Board and Graco Inc. are nearing a settlement on a long-time lawsuit over the East Bank Trail between Graco and the Mississippi River near Hall's Island. >>

A map showing the former Scherer Brothers site and the parcel Graco may purchase from the park board.

New development could radically change downtown St. Paul's riverfront

by Whitney Clark

October 8, 2018

Massive new skyscrapers towering over the St. Paul riverfront are again on the table. The Ramsey County Board is considering three competing redevelopment proposals for the site formerly occupied by the county jail and West Publishing buildings. >>