Downtown by Design 2035: the Future of Minneapolis

About this episode

Ben Shardlow discusses the Downtown by Design 2035 plan for Minneapolis, covering safety, culture, and the city's strategic vision for the future.

Today we welcome back Ben Shardlow , chief of staff at the Minneapolis Downtown C ouncil and D owntown Improvement District . Ben joins us today to talk about the Downtown by Design 2035 plan for the city of Minneapolis . From safety to culture to the overall vibe of the city we cover some of the highlights of what we can expect in the next 10 years along with how the city engaged with neighborhood groups, organizations, and other cities to create a strategic vision for the future of downtown Minneapolis. https://www.mplsdowntown.com/2035plan/ https://www.mplsdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MDC_2035Plan.pdf

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Shardlow

Topics covered

• Minneapolis
• urban planning
• Downtown by Design 2035
• city development

Keywords

• safety
• culture
• neighborhood engagement
• strategic vision

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Downtown by Design 2035

Places: Minneapolis

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