Marcy-Holmes Master Plan Update Introduction

Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth A visioning document to guide public/ private growth and land development A tool to address – land use, transportation, housing, economic development, public services and facilities, environment, open space and parks, heritage preservation, arts and culture and urban design A guide for development in a coordinated, efficient, and sustainable manner Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update 20132

Marcy-Holmes Master Plan Considered a “Small Area Plan” parallel to the Minneapolis Plan Defines how M-H will support the Mpls Plan and address issues unique to the neighborhood Update of the 2003 plan + supplements from 2007 and the 2009 small area plan for 15 th Avenue SE Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update 20133

Progress to Date Committee of neighbors reviewed the Minneapolis Plan outline, set preliminary goals in each area (last fall) Draft goals and RFP approved by Marcy- Holmes Board Cuningham chosen as consultant Steering committee formed, schedule of open meetings established Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update 20134

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Changing Nature of the Neighborhood Population Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update Data from Minnesota Compass

Changing Nature of the Neighborhood Households Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update 20137

Our Neighborhood How people get to work Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update 20138

Our Neighborhood Outside of downtown, ZIP has more creative occupations jobs and employment per square mile than any other One of America’s Top Ten Eco-Communities-2007 Metro Blooms award winner for public gardens 3 historic districts Best views of skyline Bob Dylan slept here Riverfront & Dinkytown “destination” areas Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update 20139

Neighborhood Sections West Side East Side Dinkytown 8 th Street Industrial Riverfront Core & periphery concepts—still valid? Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update

Process Going Forward Roles: Cuningham, Steering Comm. Open meetings – May 2: Intro & Strengths & Weaknesses – June 18: Land Use, Transportation, Open Space – August 8: Urban Design & Redevelopment – October 15: Final draft Decision-making process – October 15 General Membership Meeting – Board endorsement, submission to City Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Master Plan Update