A Minneapolis City Council committee voted to approve a motion that would 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.
“For me, I think the most important thing is honoring the sacred nature of George Floyd Square and ensuring that people can safely gather in this space for years to come,” said Councilmember Katie Cashman. “And for that I believe we need a strong pedestrian component to be formalized in the design.”
That option is opposed by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who says it is not supported by either neighbors or business owners in the area…