The Minneapolis City Council has approved a comprehensive plan amendment that paves the way for "The Curve Northeast" development, which includes an Aldi and Tierra Encantada childcare center, to move forward at 1501 Johnson St NE, according to the City of Minneapolis. The decision arrived after significant community engagement and the endorsement of both city staff and neighborhood groups, marking a major victory for Northeast Park neighborhood advocates.
Residents impacted by the upcoming resurfacing work on St. Anthony Parkway, which is scheduled between Central Avenue NE and Johnson Street NE from June 2 to July 2, should prepare for detours. The work, slated for completion by July, is the final phase of a two-year project. As part of accommodating the construction, trail traffic will be rerouted to 32nd Avenue NE, while parkway traffic will be diverted to 33rd Avenue NE, as reported by the City of Minneapolis.
In other community-focused news, residents in Windom Park are organizing a cleanup this Saturday ahead of the much-anticipated Pillsbury Summer Festival. The grassroots initiative is set to take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and volunteers are encouraged to join in contributing to the park and the surrounding area's upkeep. Beyond local improvements, Minneapolis is expanding its public health resources with the installation of a 24-hour Narcan vending machine, now available on the North Side at Fire Station 14. This marks the city's second such vending machine, bolstering efforts to provide those in need with access to naloxone, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses. Each box available contains two doses, aligning with the city's commitment to enhance public safety measures.
Meanwhile, the forum is open for public comment on the draft 2024 Minneapolis Consolidated Plan, which outlines the City's housing and community development initiatives for low and moderate-income residents. The plan aims to furnish affordable housing, address homelessness, expand economic opportunities, and enhance neighborhood conditions. A public hearing on the topic was set yesterday, with a deadline for written comments on May 23. Details on participation can be found on the City's website.
