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Letter to the Editor: Responding to “Ebenezer Land”

Written by the alley on 01 October 2021

Public Housing: The Best-Kept Secret

I think it’s worth noting that the summary of the article on public housing that you quoted from us was “The best-kept secret about public housing is that most of it actually provides decent, affordable housing to many people. Properly run, it remains one of the best options for housing the poor.” The quote you selected describes not something intrinsic to public housing, but what happens when it is designed and funded in a cynical manner by people who would like to see it fail. I encourage readers to explore the full article. shelterforce.org/1994/09/01/public-housing-what-went-wrong/

Miriam Axel-Lute

CEO/Editor-in-Chief

Shelterforce

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Bridge Fest

Written by the alley on 01 October 2021

By CARZ NELSON

Bridge Fest: Celebrating the New 24^th Street Foot Bridge

On August 19, MNDot had a party to celebrate the new 24^th Street pedestrian bridge over 35W. The old bridge was removed for the 35W upgrade, which was recently completed. People in the neighborhood were significantly inconvenienced when the bridge was removed. Pedestrians faced a four-block detour to cross 35W at Franklin Avenue or 26^th Street. The completion of the new bridge was an occasion to celebrate.

Turns out, MNDot knows how to throw a good party. There were artists, performers, and musicians to entertain the crowd gathered on the bridge. Free ice cream was the perfect treat for a summer evening.

The old bridge was popular with local photographers because it arced high in the air and provided an excellent view of the downtown skyline. The new bridge is closer to street grade. There was some concern that the new view might not make as good pictures.… Read the rest “Bridge Fest”

Cooking From Your Garden with Kelly Shay

Written by the alley on 01 October 2021

by Michelle Shaw

Join us for our next Edible Boulevards cooking class on Thursday, October 28 from 5:00-6:30pm via Zoom! Kelly Shay from Harmonious World will teach us how to make Cozy Autumn Lentil Stew (ingredients list will be posted on our Facebook page a week before the event – purchase ingredients in advance to cook your supper with us that evening). Bring someone into the kitchen with you, or come on your own.

The first 5 participants whopre-register from the Southside of Minneapolis by noon on October 24 will get a $10 gift card for the Seward Co-op.

Join our Minneapolis Edible Boulevards Facebook group, and scroll down to the October 28 event. There you”™ll find the preregistration for Cooking from Your Garden with Kelly Shay. Please help us spread the word! If you miss out in person, you”™ll be able to watch the recording on our Minneapolis Edible Boulevards Facebook page. If you have any questions, send us a message on our Facebook page. We can”™t wait to cook and grow with you!