Robb Luckow Project Manager 612-348-93442
Lisa Middag 612-348-0134
This project is a collaboration
to improve economic vitality and quality of life in the Minnehaha-Hiawatha
corridor by leveraging resources to support mobility, economic development,
improved natural systems, and enhanced tax base.
Learn more at www.minnehaha-hiawatha.com
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As part of the reconstruction of Minnehaha Avenue, Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works is exploring
ways to enhance the overall environment and
experience of the street.
Amenities like new bike racks, planters, waste bins, benches, and signage can contribute to a unified visual identity for the area. These streetscape elements
would be installed in conjunction with new lighting and buffered bike lanes during reconstruction.
Find out more at the Community Works table before the Longfellow Community Council's Resource
Fair, which takes place before their 6 p.m. annual meeting:
Tuesday, October
21, 5 to 6 p.m. (resource fair) Minnehaha Academy, North Campus 3100 West River Parkway, Minneapolis
Hennepin County’s draft 2040 bicycle plan is out for public comment through December 5, 2014. By adding 536 miles of bike lanes, protected bike lanes, cycle tracks, trails and shoulders to the existing 651-mile system, the plan envisions a robust on- and off-street bikeway system that promotes physical activity, safety, quality of life, and community vitality.
The plan also emphasizes a bicycle network that serves people of all ages and abilities and complements other transportation modes.
Join us for open houses and other public events on October 21, November 5, or November 13 to learn more about the bike plan and to comment in person. Comments may also be sent to bikeplan@hennepin.us
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The City of Minneapolis is planning to reconstruct 38th Street between Minnehaha and Hiawatha avenues in 2016.
This important four-block stretch provides access to the 38th Street LRT station and neighborhoods on either side of Hiawatha, but is not friendly for bikers, pedestrians, and transit users. The road is in poor condition and the area lacks lighting and trees.
The city is considering several road concepts that include new bike lanes, grassy boulevards, and street lighting. For more information on the project, check the City of Minneapolis project web site.
Hennepin County's Choose to Reuse coupons offer great deals on quality products while
protecting the environment. Coupons are valid through October 31, 2014
at local reuse retailers.
Get them on your mobile devices by downloading the free Chinook
Book® app or pick up a free coupon book at
participating retailers, Hennepin County service centers, Hennepin County
libraries, and some Three Rivers Park District and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation
locations.
The
county, in cooperation with MnDOT and the City of Minneapolis, has completed
initial work to make Hiawatha Avenue a friendlier place for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Infrastructure and landscaping upgrades include:
- 44 new ADA ramps, 15 enhanced
crosswalks, and 30 accessible signal push buttons that improve intersections for pedestrians and persons with disabilities
- 350 trees from 16 species that support better air and water quality and overall aesthetics
- Closing a two-block gap in the local bike
network, which increases access to area schools and local businesses
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The county's Green Partners environmental education program provides
resources, training and funding to organizations, schools and park districts to
implement environmental engagement projects.
We are seeking projects that help those who live, work and
play in Hennepin County reduce waste, increase recycling, reduce toxicity and
climate change pollution and protect air and water quality. Grants of up to
$15,000 are available.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 24. Learn more and apply. For more information
or to get feedback on project ideas, contact Patience Caso at patience.caso@hennepin.us
or 612-348-9352.
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