Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN accelerates its climate change mitigation efforts with the Climate Legacy Initiative

The Climate Legacy Initiative is a 10-year plan for improvements in areas like green jobs and tree canopy. Businesses, nonprofits, and community members will coordinate on community-wide projects like home weatherization. City officials and community organizations will use public dashboards for transparency about CLI objectives. Minneapolis partnered with local utilities on the collection of a utility franchise fee to fund CLI with 40% of funds dedicated to projects in low-income areas.

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Minneapolis, MN

United States

Minneapolis, MN funds Payroll and Bookkeeping Pilot for improved compliance with labor rules

Minneapolis approved $125,000 in stimulus funds for a pilot run by the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers. Small businesses apply for free software and assistance in complying with the city's paid sick leave and minimum wage standards. Approved participants agree to comply with city employment rules within one year of application. This program also assists businesses owned by members of marginalized groups with securing loans.

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Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis, MN professionalizes unarmed interventions with Community Safety Specialist Program

The Minneapolis City Council approved $1 million in federal ARPA funds for specialists in 15 northside districts. Participants receive 180 hours of classroom training and one year of on-the-job training on issues specific to their neighborhoods. Project partners like SEIU Local 26 and NEXT Global Security train apprentices in areas from mediation to mental health first aid. Community Safety Specialists earn $23 per hour plus benefits after completing their apprenticeships.

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Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis, MN integrates Serving Communities. Building Careers. message into recruitment efforts

City officials developed this recruiting message to emphasize the public in public service. The phrase "Serving Communities. Building Careers." is included on the city jobs website, social media posts, and ads. The Jobs at the City website includes a "Why work at the City" page emphasizing diverse workplace culture and growth opportunities. A video series reinforces the value of public service through interviews with city employees.

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Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis, MN is voting whether to replace Police Department with a Department of Public Safety

The city of Minneapolis is holding a vote to determine whether it should disband its police department and replace it with a Department of Public Safety. If the ordinance is approved by voters, the Department of Public Safety would combine public safety functions through a comprehensive public health approach led by a Commissioner nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council. Furthermore, the Police Department and its chief would be removed from the City Charter.

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Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis, MN simplifies transit and parking payments with Flowbird touchscreen kiosks

The city replaced 700 existing curbside kiosks with Flowbird contactless payment kiosks. Each CWT kiosk uses a tablet-style interface for bus fare and city-owned parking payments. Flowbird designed the kiosk to operate on solar power and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Transit officials gain insights into location-specific kiosk use that shape bus route planning and parking enforcement.

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Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis, MN Mobility Hub pilot improved access to public transit options

The three-month pilot tested resident use of 12 mobility hubs throughout the city. Stakeholders used demographic and traffic data to distribute hubs based on estimated usage. Each hub provided access to a transit stop, electric scooters, and Nice Ride shared bikes. City officials included maps, phone chargers, and information displays to aid local navigation. The Mobility Hub Pilot fulfilled city goals to reduce emissions and encourage transit use.

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Minneapolis, MN

United States