Mpls Downtown Improvement District

03/06/2025

Lots happening in Quarter 1 of this year. Check out what we've been up to!

The DID Livability team and Hennepin County Social Workers continue to enhance downtown’s safety and welcoming atmosphere by supporting those in need. Through outreach and connections to vital resources, these teams play a key role in fostering a stronger community.

02/01/2025

How many questions did you get right this week? Let us know in the comments! Make sure to check out the resources in the link below for local events happening all over the metro if you're interested in getting involved!

https://wintersaltweek.org/

01/31/2025

Did you get it right? learn more about how to keep your pets and the environment safe by attending the Smart Salting for Community Leaders training from 11am to 1pm.

Check it out here: https://ow.ly/sEZx50UM3c4

01/30/2025

Learn more about pollution solutions with the Policy Solutions Panel at 2:30PM.

Click here to join the panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KQYsYxDbUI

01/29/2025

Learn more about pollution solutions with a Public Works Perspectives. There are multiple webinars throughout the day starting at 9:30AM.

Check out the webinars here: https://wintersaltweek.org/public-works-perspectives/

01/28/2025

Learn more about the problems caused by road salt and how you can help. Attend the “Dilution is NOT the solution” webinar at 12:30 PM CT.

Join the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ5yjIGKdAA

01/27/2025

Learn more about the problems caused by road salt. Attend the “An Eye on Salt Pollution” webinar at 12:30PM CT or 6:30PM CT.

Click here for the 12:30 Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJgw9wRLCo

Click here for the 6:30 Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOlQt4vCnA

01/26/2025

Get ready for Winter Salt Week! Register for a variety of webinars and local events this week to learn more about road salt pollution. Make sure to check in all week to learn more about how to be smart with your Winter salting!

Get more information on environmental impacts of salt use and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/didgreening

11/05/2024

Join us on Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30 for the Downtown Greening and Public Realm Awards. Learn about all the amazing beautification of our public spaces and find out what's coming next in Downtown Greening!

Join us downtown to celebrate the beautification of our public spaces and find out what's coming next!

11/01/2024

We'll see you there on November 7th for the Minneapolis Greening and Public Realm Awards!

Article by Becky Fillinger, photos provided Public is invited to the November 7 Downtown Gr...

09/24/2024

The votes are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Greening & Public Realm Awards. We are thrilled to announce the 2024 award recipients. These recipients exemplify the commitment to sustainability and greening that is transforming downtown, and we celebrate their contributions to our community's vibrancy! The winners are:

Small Green Space Winner: Minneapolis College
Large Green Space Winner: Loring Greenway
Public Art Winners: 'Rockman' by Tom Otterness
Activated Space Winner: Peavey Plaza
Best Adopted Garden Winner: St. Olaf Boulevard Gardens
Façade Winner: Cafe & Bar Lurcat Minneapolis
Sustainable Greening Winner: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Best Tree Winners: Cottonwood in Water Works Park
Outdoor Cafe/Patio Winner: Monte Carlo Bar & Cafe
Public Realm Improvement Winner: 3rd Avenue Bridge Reconstruction

09/19/2024

We're closing in on the end of Greening Awards voting, get your votes in by tomorrow! We have a few close races that you'll want to make sure to get your vote in on, they are: Best Tree, Best Public Art and Best Outdoor Cafe. Make your voice heard and vote now!

Vote here: https://ow.ly/xb6X50TrcfS