‘Miscellany’ Archives
Making the East Phillips neighborhood safer for all to walk and bike
By Soren Jensen, Midtown Greenway Coalition In 2016, the Midtown Greenway Coalition helped conduct a study to identify barriers to use of the Greenway by the community. They found that many people of color do not use, feel welcome on or know about the Greenway, especially along the trench where 29th Street is located. This is a concern for a neighborhood where nearly 50% speak a language other than English at home and residents are in the bottom bracket of life expectancies (between 70 and 75 years of age). On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Coalition hosted a block party on East 29th Street between Bloomington Avenue and 16th Avenue to demonstrate how a shared street approach can make East 29th Street better and safer. With the help of funding from the Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, the Coalition has temporarily transformed 29th Street through a shared street project that prioritizes pedestrians and bicyclists while also allowing motor [...]
Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors discussed troublesome issues and places with Police Chief Arradando
BY HARVEY WINJE MUID””Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors discussed issues of public safety with new Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo during a regular monthly meeting September 27th at the Minneapolis American Indian Center. Serious concern was expressed by several members concerning drug proliferation and human trafficking in specific areas. The impressive group of Native American elders and leaders conveyed unanimity of concern and dedication as they repeatedly and respectively voiced their willingness and desire to “be a part of the solution.” Chief Arradondo acknowledged awareness of the issues and the areas by himself and the whole department, expressed appreciation for the sincere concern of the leaders and whole community, and pledged his and the department”'s willingness to work together on viable solutions to restore public safety while respecting rights of victims and participants affected by these blights.
