George Floyd Square plans remain in limbo following committee’s rejection of public works plan
George Floyd's family filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers charged in his death, alleging the officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force. Read the Story
Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’
The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
George Floyd Square pedestrian mall plan hits a roadblock
A Minneapolis City Council push to transform George Floyd Square into a pedestrian mall has hit a snag: at least three-quarters of the property owners at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue oppose closing the street permanently.
Council delays decision on George Floyd Square plan
Minneapolis council member voted to delay a decision on the future of George Floyd Square, as members consider a pedestrian mall at the memorial site.
Source: Pressure from community groups slowing George Floyd Square development
Multiple times now, the plan that city staff is recommending — known as the 'flexible-open' plan — has failed to move on. And now, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is learning more about why that is.
Minneapolis City Council to decide on future of George Floyd Square
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he's ready to move forward on plans for George Floyd Square, but the city council may not be in agreement. Councilmembers will decide on Thursday ...
Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly five years,
Minneapolis Mayor Frey reacts to George Floyd Square plans
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is reacting to plans for George Floyd Square — saying we need to listen to the community and local businesses.
Minneapolis City Council votes to table George Floyd Square plans once again, and will pursue making it a pedestrian mall
A City Council committee voted to table a plan to reopen George Floyd Square to traffic. Instead, they’re going to pursue the idea of turning the intersection into a pedestrian mall, frustrating Mayor Frey and some councilmembers.
City leaders divided about what to do with George Floyd Square
Mayor Jacob Frey says he's ready to move forward with plans with George Floyd Square, but city officials are struggling to agree with what should go there. WCCO's David Schuman has more.
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Minneapolis residents are still occupying George Floyd Square
And yet, to be honest, behind these barricades, I've never felt more freer in 23 years in this neighborhood. I'm in the free state of George Floyd." But the future of George Floyd Square ...
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Nearly five years later, future of George Floyd Square still unclear
MINNEAPOLIS — Almost five years after the murder of George Floyd, the future of the intersection where he was killed is still unclear. City Council members belonging to the Climate ...
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Businesses near George Floyd Square demand $30 million to make up for loss of customers since murder
which has since been renamed George Floyd Square. Although the spot has become a magnet for activists and supporters, the businesses say they feel left behind as plans emerge to remake the area ...