‘Neighborhood News’ Archives
East Phillips Neighborhood Community and Press Conference a Major Success
By EAST PHILLIPS NEIGHBORHOOD INSTITUTE  “I can”™t in good conscience continue to support unsustainable unimaginable policies that continue to disrupt our communities. I really support this effort to create a more sustainable future for our communities, for our City.” ”“ Minneapolis City Council Vice President and Ward 8 Council Member Andrea Jenkins On January 16, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) hosted a virtual press and community conference to discuss the future of the Roof Depot building. Community members and elected officials joined together in solidarity for the fight towards environmental, racial, and economic justice. Dean Dovolis, EPNI President, began the conference by introducing EPNI”™s diverse board of directors and their tenacious commitment in making the community”™s vision of the East Phillips Urban Farm a reality. They hope that the 230,000 square foot Roof Depot building at 1860 E [...]
