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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.
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
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.
Minneapolis City Council to decide on future of George Floyd Square
Councilmembers will decide on Thursday if they are ready to move forward on a plan for the square that's taken into account extensive community input.
Minneapolis mayor pushes for George Floyd Square plan to finally move forward
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a decision to be made on redevelopment plans for George Floyd Square.
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,
Source: Pressure from community groups slowing George Floyd Square development
Multiple times now, the plan that city staff is recommending — known as the 'flexible-open' plan — has failed to move on. And now, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is learning more about why that is.
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.
Council delays decision on George Floyd Square plan
Minneapolis council member voted to delay a decision on the future of George Floyd Square, as members consider a pedestrian mall at the memorial site.
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Nearly five years later, future of George Floyd Square still unclear
MINNEAPOLIS — Almost five years after the murder of George Floyd, the future of the intersection where he was killed is still unclear. City Council members belonging to the Climate ...
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