Minneapolis residents have just one week left to voice their thoughts on the design of a new bridge that's set to span the Mississippi River, creating a fresh link between North and Northeast Minneapolis. Planners are calling on the public to take an online survey, zeroing in on the bridge look and plans for a new park space covering 1.9 acres on Marshall Street NE. The clock is ticking, with the survey deadline set for April 8, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The bridge project, which aims to enhance local recreation and connectivity, is at a crucial juncture as the team is eager to utilize the community feedback to finalize the preferred bridge design and park concepts in the coming months.
"The design team will use feedback from the survey to create a preferred bridge design and concept for the park spaces over the next few months," the board said, in a statement obtained by the the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The final designs are expected to be shared with the public later in 2024.
Details on the project's progression and public input can be found through a trove of documents, including graphics from the March open house and summaries of earlier engagement efforts, all available for review on the board's official bulletin.
