by Josh Blanc
With Quincy St upcoming redevelopment in 2026 the moment for artists projecting their voices and ideas. Artist involvement will be crucial to improve this project and guide it to an arts centered mindset. Most of the time when a developer has a plan the public just gets wind of it after it has already gone through zoning and planning stages. We get to argue for the crumbs of what can be changed. With the city they have a process that includes public input before decisions are finalized . This process allows artists to be at that table and ensure we get what we need to be successful in the future.
What can you do? City council members have office time. Many go to public places and you can sign up for time to discuss with your council member. Elliot Payne is Ward 1 Council Member and he is also the President of City Council. Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward1
Second Sign up for news and emergency alerts for the City of Minneapolis. That will allow you to find out about meetings about Quincy St and other pertinent issues you might want to weigh in on. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/contact-us/sign-up-for-news-alerts/
For this project the city staff liaison is Katie White she is the Senior Transportation Planner
City of Minneapolis – Public Works. She is the person putting together a series of meeting on Quincy St and this project area. When you sign up for the alerts you will find out where the next opportunity to engage are. Office: 612-673-3746 katie.white@minneapolismn.gov
We are being given this opportunity to improve our arts district and help other artists who have studios in the specific development. Our greatest power is our asset and power, engagement is important to our future success.
