The Brief
- Art-A-Whirl draws tens of thousands of people to the Arts District in Northeast Minneapolis every year.
- Some artists who work in the heart of that district are worried a road construction project could have devastating consequences for them.
- The city is still gathering input from the public about Quincy Street and the other streets involved in this reconstruction project.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Artists say Quincy Street is a special place with unique character and a charming vibe.
Cause for concern
What we know:
For Eddie Phillips, turning wood into furniture is a form of artistic expression, but he is worried a road reconstruction project could have a negative impact on the street his woodworking shop calls home.
“I think everybody wants the reconstruction to happen. It’s the how it’s going to happen,” said Philips, who owns Boom Island Woodworking.
From manufacturers to makers
The backstory:…