Transition point for N Mpls river reconnection work
Over 60 Northsiders joined us to learn about and discuss ways to reconnect North Minneapolis and the Mighty Mississippi in March 2017.
The FMR advocacy crew is switching gears. After spending 2016 researching how to better connect North Minneapolis with the Mississippi River we're shifting to advocating for those community-identified changes. We marked this transition with a final presentation by FMR's CURA research assistant Eric King and a panel discussion with attendees, covering everything from potential gentrification to a possible land-bridge over Interstate 94.
Reconnecting North Minneapolis to the Mighty Mississippi
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).
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What river lovers need to know about plans for the new Ford site
In 2011, the last Ford Ranger rolled off the line at Ford's manufacturing campus in St. Paul. With buildings demolished and environmental remediation in the works, the 135-acre site along the Mississippi River will be transformed into a modern riverfront community. (All images courtesy of St. Paul and Goff Public)
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
FMR has been working to plan for and reshape the Above the Falls riverfront for nearly two decades with the goal of encouraging parkland and trails along both sides of the Mississippi River in N & NE Minneapolis and improved public access to those lands.
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Big news: Bluffs, shorelines and scenic views protected!
Our local national park, the Twin Cities stretch of the Mississippi River, is now protected by FMR-prompted state rules. (Photo by Jim Hudak)
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.
Press release: New MN rules to protect metro Mississippi River corridor, our local national park!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From Friends of the Mississippi River
December 27, 2016
Mystery building near Lake Street Bridge to reduce odors, but stands to be improved
A number of Mississippi Messages readers have contacted us since the leaves fell from the trees about a new building on the river located just north of Minneapolis' Lake Street bridge. We investigated and have some answers, as well as several related questions and concerns.
Concert venue, riverwalks — What should become of this retired Mpls port?
Minneapolis' former port, the Upper Harbor Terminal site, could be home to a new riverfront concert venue. What would you like to see? Take the survey and join the discussion. (Rendering courtesy of upperharbormpls.com.)
Calling all river and park lovers: Help shape the future of this 48-acre riverfront site in Minneapolis!
South St. Paul stands strong to preserve open space
Cheers to the South St. Paul City Council! (Photo courtesy southstpaul.org.)
FMR would like to thank the South St. Paul City Council and celebrate their recent decision to preserve a city-owned 5-acre site as open space. The site is located near the Mississippi River and adjacent to the Mississippi River Trail scheduled to be constructed in 2017. The council rejected a push to change the largely tree-covered site into a paved industrial railroad storage area.
This is a big win that maintains the city’s commitment to a more public and green riverfront for future generations!
South St. Paul seeks to replace trees with industry along Mississippi River Trail
As you grab your bike and enjoy the Mississippi River Trail in the coming years, what would you prefer: views of the river through a grove of trees or a long tall fence and a railroad storage yard? The South St. Paul planning commission faced that very question in early September and voted five to one to preserve the trees. But now the question is moving to the South St. Paul City Council.