‘East Phillips Improvement Coalition’ Archives
The EPIC Report ”“ March, 2015
70 residents, city, and state officials gathered on Saturday, Feb. 28th at East Phillips Park for this Forum. State Rep. Karen Clark gave an overview history of numerous environmental threats to this area that have been sources of pollution for decades. City of Mpls. staff explained their rationale for proposing to buy the Roof Depot site along 28th Street between Longfellow Ave. and the Greenway Sabo Bridge ramp and expand City facilities by bringing Mpls. Water Works trucks and infrastructure to the site. A proposal was also given to identify this area as a “Green Zone”center of green job re-employment, urban agricultural initiative, youth-led bike shop, aquaponics operation to raise fish and vegetables, a farm processing center, and a sustainable entrepreneur incubator. Rep. Clark also explained the 2008 State Law that requires an analysis of cumulative pollution impacts in the East Phillips area when businesses move in or expand. Next Community Meeting Saturday, [...]
