The 46th Street ramp is scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, July 1, providing access to southbound 35W at an important point for Ward 11 residents.
Interstate 35W will close between Interstate 94 and Highway 62 from 10 p.m. tonight (Friday, June 28) through 5 a.m. Monday, July 1. This is one of a handful of weekend closures expected this summer as Minnesota Department of Transportation crews manage some of the bigger components of the 35W reconstruction project.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has published revised concepts for the Southwest Service Area Master Plan (called the Southwest Parks Plan for short) including MLK Park. The goal of all of these plans is to create a cohesive set of new, long-term plans for these Minneapolis neighborhood park properties. The King Park Plan can be viewed in this group of Plans.
If you would like to see how the updated concept compares to KFNA’s comments/input on the initial concepts read our initial response here.
We would encourage you to think about how you use the park now and what makes MLK Park great! What elements of the new park design would improve that experience? What park elements, location and spacing could be improved in the concept? Is there anything missing from the design that you think needs to be included? The two initial concepts for the park can be found here.
You can share your comments to this updated concept plan online at surveymonkey.
If you would like to discuss or share any specific comments on the design with the neighborhood’s Community Advisory Committee Member contact Chris DesRoches @ chris@kingfield.org.
On March 27, 2019, the KFNA Board submitted comments to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board in response to two draft long-range design and use plans for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park located in the Kingfield Neighborhood. This response was drafted by reflecting on comments from the community, alongside reflection by the Board of Directors. We confirm in this statement that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is an invaluable asset for our neighborhood which serves both as a daily place for recreation and also as a community space for meetings, gatherings and events.
The park acts as a connection for residents on both sides of 35W serving both the Kingfield and Bryant Neighborhoods and it is a regular occurrence on a summer night to see families crossing the 40th Street Pedestrian bridge coming to and from the park. One of the greatest things about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. park is this high amount of activity that happens within its boundaries. Through more detailed planning and activation of currently underutilized spaces we believe the park can provide a higher quantity and better variety of activities to create a more inclusive and dynamic space. We believe that generally Plan B fits this vision because of its wider range of activities and holistic use of space.
See full comments here: KFNA Comments on SW Master Plan 2019
When: Monday, June 24, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: John B. Davis Center, 1250 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Join neighbors in conversation around the City budget process. At this event, you’ll sit with staff and learn how the City creates a budget while participating in crafting your own budget priorities. You’ll have the opportunity to consult the mayor and staff on your budget feedback and ideas.
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