Six years after George Floyd’s murder, the city of Minneapolis is set to begin work on the redesign of George Floyd Square at 38th and Chicago Avenue South.
Construction begins in June and is expected to wrap up in 2027 after a years-long process finally came to a consensus with the Minneapolis City Council last year.
The plans include flexible space for gatherings, art and memorials, green space, on-street parking and upgraded bikeways. City Engineer Adam Hale says the new design will allow buses to move through freely…