Poems and colorful graphic design by some of the Twin Cities’ leading visual and literary artists will wrap the historic Coliseum Building on East Lake and 27th Street, marking the completion of its Phase One redevelopment by Redesign, Inc.

The purpose of the LISC Twin Cities Developers of Color Capacity Building Initiative aims to go beyond training to providing implementation capacity support to help developers of color get their projects over the finish line.

48 affordable apartment homes designed for people 55+

So, to Keyes, buying the bank is more than an investment; it’s a reclamation of land. “The idea is that we take over that corner,” says Keyes. “We keep taking up space. We keep collecting it and taking care of it and allowing folks that typically don’t see the value to get with the program.”

The redevelopment will provide 85,000 sq. ft of commercial/retail/office space and incubator space for local BIPOC professionals and BIPOC-led firms. It will serve as a retail and commercial hub for the East Lake Street community and catalyze future adjacent development.

This newest bank, located at 3430 University Ave. SE, is significant as it is the very first Black-owned bank located in the Twin Cities.

Acquisition to provide local BIPOC businesses with the opportunity to purposefully invest in the South Minneapolis community through the catalytic redevelopment of the 7-Sigma manufacturing facility.

When approached by Estee Lauder, Drummer and Means said they wanted to be sure that this would contribute to their programs and not take away from it like some nation-wide, large grants may do when they ask for a restructure of the organization.

An urban core redevelopment project in the City of Minneapolis, Satori Village offers much-needed new market-quality housing availability in a prime location—the emerging West Broadway commercial and cultural corridor—with access to major transportation corridors and downtown.

The Phelps Activities Council in South Minneapolis will receive a grant totalling $250,000 from the National Football League (NFL)/Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Grassroots field Grant Program to refurbish Phelps Field Park neighborhood football fields in South Minneapolis

Taylor Smrikárova, project leader from Seward Redesign says, “Our team is intently committed to ensuring that the U.S. Bank property is lifted up as a demonstration site for wealth creation for communities of color. When this shared vision is achieved, the result will be that each parcel will be owned by BIPOC-led businesses or community organizations.”

Family Tree Clinic has long been a medical mainstay in St. Paul, serving those who may have difficulty paying for medical care or face other barriers accessing it. It is relocating this month to a new home in Minneapolis. Its modern two-story facility at 1919 Nicollet Ave. will open on Nov. 22.

Vision: By focusing on the health, medical, and wellness services of the Northside Community, we will work together to empower our own health and wellness.