MINNEAPOLIS — The City of Minneapolis is moving forward with plans to reconstruct George Floyd Square, beginning with street and infrastructure work this summer.
Back in December, the Minneapolis City Council voted to approve a “flexible-open” street concept favored by Mayor Frey. The city said the concept will make the area safer for pedestrians, restore Metro Transit service on Chicago Avenue, and preserve and expand space for memorials, art, and community expression. The intersection would be open to traffic but could be closed during public events.
According to the city’s website, the project will reconstruct 38th Street from Park Avenue to 10th Avenue, and on Chicago Avenue from 27th Street to 39th Street. The design will include space for gatherings, art and memorials, transit service, bikeways, on-street parking, and access to homes and businesses…