Programs and initiatives

Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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Group of people celebrating National Night Out

National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is a night to gather with your neighbors and partner with police.
Community Connections Conference exhibit table with balloons

Community Connections Conference

This event connected residents, neighborhood groups and local government.
Volunteers

Approach to prevent violence

The City of Minneapolis works to reduce violence through prevention, intervention and healing.
MinneapolUS is a street outreach team led by the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention

MinneapolUS

Our violence interrupters identify and calm conflicts that may lead to serious violence.
A friendly safety ambassador smiling at a community member. Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District (DID).

Community Safety Ambassadors

We work to keep our communities safe and vibrant.
trees near a river and streetlight

City Trees

We offer a low-cost way for residents and businesses to help build the city's tree canopy.
parklet in minneapolis

Parklets and street cafes

You can enroll to host a parklet or open a street café in the City of Minneapolis.
Classroom with students

Clean City Classroom

When you become a Clean City Classroom educator, you can teach youth about the best ways to handle waste. We'll provide you lesson plans and materials at no cost.
Two adults and a child

Stable Homes Stable Schools

We offer stable housing and schooling for elementary-age students and their families.
Staff look at current map of council wards and voting precincts

Redistricting

A process to set new election district lines based on the current population.
Person walking down street

City of Minneapolis Open Streets

Open Streets turns city streets into car-free spaces for a day. People can walk, bike, roll, and enjoy local events and businesses.
Cannabis oils, flower and edibles.

Cannabis

We share information about cannabis for people who live in, work in and visit Minneapolis.
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