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Frustration over delays for George Floyd Square plan
The future of George Floyd Square remains uncertain nearly five years after Floyd’s death. Minneapolis City Council members voted not to move forward with the city’s recommended flexible-open plan. Some fear this delay could add another year or more to seeing tangible progress.
It’s time to move forward at George Floyd Square
In just a few months, we will mark five years since the murder of George Floyd. This anniversary, while an important moment of reflection, should also serve as a call to action. Come May, George Floyd Square — the area in and around the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue S.
Vote to keep options open at George Floyd Square draws frustration: ‘We want to move forward’
Minneapolis City Council members on Thursday voted to continue exploring its options for George Floyd Square, including a possible pedestrian mall at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’
The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
Frustration grows with indecision over George Floyd Square
May will mark five years since George Floyd was murdered. Minneapolis City Council members discussed the future of George Floyd Square on Thursday. Members who spok
Nearly five years later, future of George Floyd Square still unclear
City Council members belonging to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee will meet on Thursday to vote on how to move forward.
George Floyd Square plans remain in limbo following committee’s rejection of public works plan
George Floyd's family filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers charged in his death, alleging the officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force. Read the Story
Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly five years,
Minneapolis City Council votes to table George Floyd Square plans once again, and will pursue making it a pedestrian mall
A City Council committee voted to table a plan to reopen George Floyd Square to traffic. Instead, they’re going to pursue the idea of turning the intersection into a pedestrian mall, frustrating Mayor Frey and some councilmembers.
Four nonprofits to present possible plans to reimagine George Floyd Square
They'll give a presentation on their plans to redevelop the Peoples' Way, formerly a gas station, later this month.
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Minneapolis mayor pushes for George Floyd Square plan to finally move forward
After multiple delays, the city has yet to agree on a path forward for reimagining George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis ...
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Plans for pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square put on hold
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. A Minneapolis City Council committee on Thursday tabled plans to build a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square ...