Bring Back 6th History Exhibit

Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Through the Bring Back 6th History Exhibit at UROC during October 2024, you are invited to imagine the aliveness of Old 6th Avenue in the mid-1900s and discover how anti-Black and anti-Jewish decisions and policies expedited its destruction. Look east along Olson Memorial Highway toward downtown Minneapolis. Ninety years ago this would have been 6th...

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Bring Back 6th History Exhibit

Washburn Library 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Through the Bring Back 6th History Exhibit at Washburn Library during October 2024, you are invited to imagine the aliveness of Old 6th Avenue in the mid-1900s and discover how anti-Black and anti-Jewish decisions and policies expedited its destruction. Look east along Olson Memorial Highway toward downtown Minneapolis. Ninety years ago this would have been...

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252/94 PAC Meeting (Virtual)

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is meeting with the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) for the 252/94 project. The PAC is made up of elected officials representing the impacted communities neighboring the transportation project and other decision-makers. During the meeting, MnDOT shares the latest project updates. There may be time for the public to ask...

BRUTAL UTOPIAS Documentary Screening

Pillsbury Hall in The Hub (Room 120) 310 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join Twin Cities DSA for a screening of BRUTAL UTOPIAS, a short film by Morgan Adamson documenting Cedar-Riverside’s history of resistance and navigation of ecological and infrastructural sites of struggle. This event is hosted in collaboration with UMN Geography Club, UMN YDSA, and Minnesota Urban Studies Student Association (MUSSA). Our Streets will be tabling at...

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Nightmare on Our Streets: Annual Fundraiser

Dual Citizen Brewing Company 725 Raymond Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

The board of Our Streets is hosting our annual fundraiser. Join us at Dual Citizen Brewing Company as we raise money for streets for people! Your ticket gets you access to the silent auction, dinner, and a door prize entry! Donate an extra $10 to enter the costume contest. Ride with us to the event!...

Minneapolis City Council Public Budget Meeting

Public Service Center, Room 350 250 4th Street South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Attend the Minneapolis City Council public budget committee meeting to testify in favor of funding Open Streets and traffic calming measures. You can also submit your testimony in writing.

Legalize Land Value Tax: Expert Panel Discussion

Land Value Tax (LVT) is illegal in Minnesota. But it is a valuable property tax tool that, if legalized, towns and cities across the state could use if they choose. LVT disincentivizes damaging land speculation, addresses problematic vacant or underutilized land, and can help transform communities with new, sustainable housing and development. Join LVT experts...

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