Art as Activism: Twin Cities Boulevard

Brian Coyle Community Center 420 15th Avenue S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join us for a night of art-making in support of Twin Cities Boulevard. The Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting for the Rethinking I-94 project on November 8th is wrongfully closed to public comment. We will voice our support for Twin Cities Boulevard by making an art piece together for PAC members to display during the...

Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Meeting

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a Political Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Rethinking I-94. Show up to hear project updates and support Twin Cities Boulevard. You can advocate for the “at-grade” A and B alternatives and ask that MnDOT fix their flawed project evaluation criteria. Learn more about Twin Cities Boulevard.

Volunteer Doorknocking: Streets for People

Richard R. Green Central Park Elementary School 3416 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join us and Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America doorknocking in Minneapolis! We'll be letting residents know about the Minneapolis budget process and why they should support Open Streets, municipal sidewalk plowing, and traffic calming measures. Residents will be able to fill out a postcard at the door to send to their Minneapolis City Council...

Minneapolis City Council Public Budget Meeting

Public Service Center, Room 350 250 4th Street South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Attend the Minneapolis City Council public budget committee meeting to testify in favor of funding Open Streets and traffic calming measures. You can also submit your testimony in writing.

252/94 Public Meeting (Virtual)

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting on the 252/94 project. During the meeting, MnDOT will share the latest project updates and will provide time for public questions and comments. Register for the meeting to oppose the expansion and rebuild options for this corridor. There is local opposition, and the...

Give the Max Phone Banking

Join us the evening before Give to the Max day for pizza and phone (and text) banking! This is a fun way to help us reach our Give to the Max fundraising goal of $20,000. We will provide a script and training. Questions? Email volunteer@ourstreetsmn.org. We will meet at the Our Streets office.

Happy Hour with the Our Streets Board

Our Streets is looking for community members interested in joining our Board of Directors to contribute towards our mission of people-first transit. Being a part of the board is an incredibly rewarding way to support streets for people! Join current board members for happy hour to learn more about what's it is like to serve...

Legalize Land Value Tax: Expert Panel Discussion

Land Value Tax (LVT) is illegal in Minnesota. But it is a valuable property tax tool that, if legalized, towns and cities across the state could use if they choose. LVT disincentivizes damaging land speculation, addresses problematic vacant or underutilized land, and can help transform communities with new, sustainable housing and development. Join LVT experts...

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Volunteer Doorknocking: Twin Cities Boulevard

Spruce Tree Center 1600 University Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Join us and Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America doorknocking in Saint Paul for Twin Cities Boulevard! We'll be knocking in Saint Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali's ward. We will split into two groups and doorknock two different apartment complexes. Residents will be able to fill out a postcard at the door to send...

Brooklyn Center 252/94 Public Meeting

Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States

MnDOT is hosting a public meeting on the 252/94 project as part of the environmental review. Join and voice your opposition to expansion. If MnDOT moves forward with highway expansion, approximately 210 homes and businesses may be destroyed in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, two of the Twin Cities’ most racially diverse suburban communities, in...

Volunteer Doorknocking: Twin Cities Boulevard

Spruce Tree Center 1600 University Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Join us and Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America doorknocking in Saint Paul for Twin Cities Boulevard! Ignoring recommendations from elected officials and the desires of community, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) intends to remove at-grade boulevard options from consideration for Rethinking I-94. Join us doorknocking to keep the Twin Cities Boulevard vision alive. Snacks...

Volunteer Doorknocking: Twin Cities Boulevard

East Phillips Park Cultural & Community Center 2307 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Ignoring recommendations from elected officials and the desires of community, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) intends to remove at-grade boulevard options from consideration for Rethinking I-94. Join us doorknocking in Seward to keep the Twin Cities Boulevard vision alive. Snacks and coffee provided!