Land Use & Planning

Reconnecting North Minneapolis to the Mighty Mississippi

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February 7, 2017

Do you like to use the parks and trails along the Mississippi River? Are you excited about the new parkland coming to the riverfront in North Minneapolis? We are, too! We also want it to be safe and easy for residents and other community members to walk or bike between the existing North Minneapolis neighborhoods and this new parkland (and vice versa).

Bike and pedestrian conditions on the West Broadway I-94 bridge

Survey: What would you like to be called?

by Alicia Uzarek

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February 3, 2017

FMR is shoring up our advocacy program. In addition to offering opportunities to sign petitions, write letters and speak up at meetings, we're coordinating fun and educational happy hours, training sessions and networking events. We're also amping up our communications to better support our growing community of river advocates. Help name our improved advocacy program and sign up to join us! Read more

What river lovers need to know about plans for the new Ford site

by Whitney Clark

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January 11, 2017

Recently, the city of St. Paul unveiled draft plans to redevelop the Ford Plant site along the Mississippi River. Pictured above in its truck-making days, the 135-acre campus is now clear of structures with plans for a new 21st-century riverfront community in the works. >>

Upper Harbor Terminal open house & Above the Falls meeting

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January 10, 2017

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December 27, 2016

At long last, new State of Minnesota rules are now in place governing land use and development along the metro stretch of the Mississippi River, a.k.a. our local national park! While allowing for growth and redevelopment, the new rules protect the metro riverfront's natural, scenic and cultural treasures.