CM Reich brought forward a City of Minneapolis resolution urging legislation at the State and Federal level to enhance rail safety. This resolution was preceded by a First Ward Rail Safety Forum in June that featured panelists from BNFS and Canadian Pacific, as well as Rep. Ellison, Sen. Dziedzic, Rep. Hornstein and Fire Chief Fruetel. The concerns expressed at that forum by Ward One residents and the research and input of the Minnesota chapter of Citizens Acting for Rail Safety (CARS) were key elements in developing the Rail Safety Resolution. Click HERE for the full text of the resolution.Hollywood Theater Renovation
Local developer Andrew Volna closed on the purchase of the long-vacant theater from the City of Minneapolis and is continuing the work of restoring the building’s historic elements and converting it into creative office space. Click HERE to read more about the Hollywood’s ongoing revitalization.
Northeast Minneapolis Arts District #1 in the Nation
USA Today named the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District #1 in the Nation in 2015. We’ve always known it was true but it’s nice to have it called out! Click HERE to read more about the Arts Districts that were competing against us.
Station 15 Ladder & Engine TrucksFor the first time in Station 15's history, it now has two brand-new trucks: a Ladder truck and an Engine truck. The new Ladder truck, which arrived last January, was especially welcome because Northeast Minneapolis had't had a ladder truck since 2003. The acquisition of this new equipment, which has been one of CM Reich’s top priorities, represents a significant investment in public safety in the First Ward and Chief Fruetel commented that having a ladder truck in Northeast would positively impact response times. Click HERE to learn more about Station 15’s resources and the community event to celebrate the arrival of the Engine Truck.
New Development on Central Avenue
Central Avenue continued to display a flurry of development and revitalization in 2015. Neighborhood HealthSource’s new clinic opened at 22nd and Central, while a new Walgreens store rose on the vacated corner of 26th and Central. Meanwhile, across the street Eastside Food Co-op launched a multi-million dollar expansion of their store that will significantly increase their offerings and amenities. The City of Minneapolis contributed $450,000 to the project in a Great Streets Gap Financing Loan. Click HERE to read more about the expansion timeline.
MWMO's Stormwater Park & Learning Center
The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization's headquarters on the banks of the river opened Stormwater Park last fall. This unique green space welcomes the public to view state-of-the-art stormwater recapture and reuse infrastructure in action. MWMO remediated signifcant amounts of industrial contamination to create a sustainable landscape and an accessible pathway to the river. They have also transformed the first floor of their headquarters into a public Learning Center that features a variety of educational and interpretive elements, including a Magic Planet digital globe, interactive touch-screens and water-themed art.
Edison Athletic Field
Thanks to an innovative partnership between Minneapolis Public Schools, the City of Minneapolis, Edison Community & Sports Foundation, the Minnesota Vikings, the NFL/LISC Grassroots Program and the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Edison High School’s Pete Guzy Field received a sustainable redesign in 2015. The renovation incorporated cutting-edge infrastructure to manage stormwater onsite, as part of the larger Green Campus initiative launched in 2010. Read more about the field’s sustainable technology HERE.
Highlight Center Opens
The former Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) headquarters building at 807 Broadway Street NE re-opened as the Highlight Center in 2015. When MPS decided to move their headquarters to a new location, they and the City of Minneapolis undertook a careful selection process with significant input from the Logan Park community’s 807 Broadway Task Force. After being selected to develop the property, Hillcrest Development purchased the former MPS headquarters in 2014 and began the process of rehabilitating the 100-year-old building into a multitenant office space. The building's new name references its origins as a lightbulb factory in the early 20th century. The Highlight Center has attracted a number of unique and creative occupants, including the newly opened Able Seedhouse Brewery.
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