Renewal & recovery
Many people and many groups are working together for equitable community restoration.
Organizations from all corners and people from all walks of life are taking steps to repair, heal and strengthen our community. The variety of private and public groups providing resources and people for this purpose will support more far-reaching and impactful outcomes.
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Coliseum Building
In February 2021, Redesign signed a purchase agreement with the sellers of the Coliseum Building (2700 E Lake Street) to protect it from demolition and recreate a space that offers opportunities for small businesses on Lake Street to thrive.
Tiny Diner looking to convert to a co-operative ownership model
Tiny Diner is looking to power worker/community ownership by converting to a cooperative. What is a cooperative? A cooperative ownership model is an opportunity to shift ownership and power to the community and workers. Cooperatives help to create access to ownership of businesses and property, making shared profits a reality for those who might not otherwise have pathways to self-determination, community impact, and ownership.
From the Twin Cities Pioneer Press - Midway Shopping Center demolition could be days away; no clear timeline for redevelopment
The site developer says it’ll take eight weeks to clear buildings damaged by riots last year.
Business Resource Collective
The Business Resource Collective, (learn more about them here: https://www.reachtwincities.org/blog/bipoc-small-business-covid-coalition) is advocating with state leaders for essential resources and components in the omnibus bill to support small, BIPOC-owned businesses.
RESTORE REBUILD REIMAGINE FUND
The Restore Rebuild Reimagine Fund has been established to assist business owners in the Lake Street, West Broadway, and Midway areas. So far, Approximately 350+ businesses assisted. $15M estimated spent by multiple organizations.
Neighborhood Development Center acquires a corner lot on Chicago Avenue and E. Lake Street that will be used to develop a future commercial and residential project
Neighborhood Development Center acquires a corner lot on Chicago Avenue and E. Lake Street that will be used to develop a future commercial and residential project
Update on EPNI Urban Farm Initiative: Council Votes to Suspend City's Expansion of Hiawatha Campus in Phillips Community
On April 30th, the City Council voted 12-1 in favor of a staff direction to suspend the City's expansion of the Hiawatha facility in East Phillips. In addition, at the Business, Housing, Inspections, and Zoning Committee (BHIZ) on May 4, the associated Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was postponed until August 5th at Committee of the Whole (COW)