Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan faces first lawsuit
The Minneapolis City Council recently approved the controversial Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan for the North Minneapolis riverfront. Community members have filed a lawsuit alleging that the project's environmental review was inadequate (and we agree). >>
Upper Harbor Terminal: The benefits and their cost
It can be challenging to weigh or even track what benefits the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment promises against their cost. This infographic lays out what we see as possible positive outcomes against the uncertainties and costs. >>
What's missing from the Upper Harbor Terminal environmental review
We're anticipating several key Minneapolis city council votes on the Upper Harbor Terminal development project this fall. Next up is the project's environmental review. Here's what we think is missing from this report and how this important, mile-long riverfront redevelopment in North Minneapolis could be better. >>
Minneapolis agrees to environmental review before key UHT vote
Community advocates recently secured a big victory: Minneapolis leaders committed to an environmental review of its riverfront Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan before voting on the project. >>
MinnPost: UHT plan elicits mixed reactions
A recent MinnPost article about the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment in North Minneapolis highlights the wide range of opinions among residents who have been closely involved in the project. Many of them share our concern: Will this project really deliver equity for Northsiders? >>
Minneapolis: Don't skip environmental review!
With 48 acres of city-owned riverfront, the Upper Harbor Terminal site in North Minneapolis presents a rare opportunity for equitable, creative, transformative community development. Unfortunately, the city's plan falls short of this potential.
Tell the city not to approve the plan before conducting an environmental review. >>
Action Alert: Share your comments on Minneapolis' Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan [CLOSED]
Minneapolis is seeking comments on the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan. Learn why we have concerns about the plan, and submit your comments >
Upper Harbor Terminal virtual workshop
Join us on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 5-6 pm for an overview of the Upper Harbor Terminal project on the North Minneapolis riverfront.
FMR's team will explain what the city's redevelopment proposal is, share why we're concerned about the project, and recommend ways to share your comments with the city as the project is under public review in the coming weeks. >>
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Upper Harbor Terminal public comment process begins
After years of planning and controversy, the city of Minneapolis has released its coordinated development plan for a mile-long stretch of riverfront. We're offering many ways to learn more and get involved in this pivotal project in the coming days. >>
Traveling murals call for a better Upper Harbor Terminal development
Three large murals have been traveling around North Minneapolis yards this fall to raise awareness of the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment project. Lead artist and community organizer Sebastian Rivera recently shared his concerns about the proposed development and his hope for a better UHT. >>