Summer movies, music, art and games
- Free movies, music, performances, art and games outdoors this summer with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Hennepin County. Learn more
- Enjoy picnic space, yard games, art and special activities at Government Center South Plaza every Tuesday-Thursday plus special events. Join in trivia nights and outdoor movie nights at Target Field. Learn more
- Every week from June thru September, Peavey Plaza will host free music, dance and theater performances. Learn more
July 19, 2022
Community Engagement Survey Results
With Focus on Renters and Seniors (55+) per the community engagement plan.
Survey Stats
- Open from Apr 25, 2022 to June 1, 2022
- 245 people completed the survey (4 paper + 241 online/electronically)
- 23 people added to mailing list.
- 27 expressed interest in volunteering, becoming a building ambassador or running for the board
How We Got The Word Out
- Marketing on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor
- Shared in e-news (NIEBNA x2, Southeast Seniors)
- Two in person events, at The M and Falls and Pinnacle
- One street survey completion – many choose to scan QR code and complete online.
- Removed duplicate entries by name and by IP address (being cognizant of shared homes and apartments.)
July 02, 2022
NOTIFICATION OF NRP PLAN MODIFICATION
At its meeting on May 19, the NIEBNA Board of Directors initiated the following NRP plan modifications:
- To reallocate $17,245 from NRP Phase II Housing & Economic Development Strategy 1.1 - Affordable Housing to NRP Phase II Safety & Livability Strategy 7.2 - Historic Preservation Efforts. (These funds will be used to pay for installing plaques on historic buildings in the neighborhood with key information about the building.)
- To reallocate $5,000 from NRP Phase II Housing & Economic Development Strategy 1.1 - Affordable Housing to NRP Phase II Parks & Environment Strategy 3.1 Park Master Plan Implementation. (These funds will be used for the repair/replacement of the stairs at the north tip of Nicollet Island near the path and bridge to Boom Island.)
If you have questions or comments about these NRP plan modifications, please send them to [email protected].
May 23, 2022
EVIE Carshare and Charging Stations Launch This Spring
Launching this spring in the area, Evie is an all-electric, free-floating carshare service with over 150 shared vehicles making the air cleaner, the community closer, and the future even brighter. Built by the Twin Cities for the Twin Cities.
This network includes:
- Evie, our new all-electric carshare service that offers a new, flexible way to get around the Twin Cities
- EV Spot Charging, for owners of private electric vehicles, to improve access to charging and encourage EV usage
May 17, 2022
Neighborhood Survey - What is Important to YOU?
SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED!
Survey results will be shared at the June 2022 board/community meeting. Learn more and RSVP here
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Please let us know what is important to you, as neighbors and business owners in the Nicollet Island - East Bank Neighborhood.
This 7 question survey starts with a question around general "idea buckets" then hones in on specific items/ideas people would like to see. The first question is "What are your top TWO areas our neighborhood could be better?"
With these items as options:
- It could be more beautiful (trees, public art, etc.)
- We could have more shared resources (exchanges, gardens, etc.).
- We could have more person-to-person connections (clubs, get-togethers, etc.).
- There could be more amenities and services (stores, bike lanes, parks, etc.)
- It could be more safe (policing, neighborhood watch, etc.).
- We could know more about the area (history, zoning, candidates, etc.).
After your top two are chosen, additional fields will be visible, with more specific items and ideas listed, with the option to add your own ideas by using the "other" field.
Thank you for helping us the Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Association know what is important to YOU.
SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED!
Survey results will be shared at the June 2022 board/community meeting. Learn more and RSVP here
April 25, 2022
Southeast Seniors is Seeking Volunteers
April 13, 2022
Launch of NEW Building Ambassador Program
Our neighborhood is full of rental properties, from adorable duplexes to modern new buildings with over 300 units.
No matter what the size of the building, we want to help all of our neighbors be connected to events, issues, and news that affects the neighborhood. Thus, we are launching our Building Ambassador Program.
Building Ambassadors can be management, staff, or residents.
March 24, 2022
Join the Friends of the Falls Community Conversations
Attend an upcoming Community Conversation to connect with Native leaders, the design team, and neighbors and discuss topics like restoration, programming, connectivity, and economic opportunity.
On March 16, Native leaders Robert Lilligren, Carrie Day Aspinwall, Sharon Day, and Wakinyan LaPointe will be joined by river experts John Shepard (Hamline University, Center for Global Environmental Education) and Whitney Clark (Friends of the Mississippi River). We’ll discuss the River, its role at this place, and its relationship to people through time. We’ll consider the interconnected themes of ecology, history, rights of Water, and reciprocity with the River from an Indigenous perspective.
GUESTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY.
In-person, food and beverage will be provided!
IN BOTH CASES, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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Additional Community Conversations:
- April 12 – Restoring a Story Disrupted: What Can This Place Become?
- May 21 – Building Connections
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June 15 – A Powerful Place for Partnerships
Learn more at TheFalls.org
March 11, 2022
Mpls Park and Recreation Land Policy - Draft + Feedback
A draft of the updated Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Land Policy is open for public comment until March 17, 2022.
The updated MPRB Land Policy will guide land policy and procedures. This draft of the updated MPRB Land Policy deleted superfluous and non-directly related sections; added other smaller, but more relevant policies that resided elsewhere; and further expanded other portions of existing land policy and procedures.
Use the links below to view the policy and send feedback:
March 11, 2022
Southeast Senior Partners Upcoming Events
Beyond Similes & Metaphors: Fun with Figures of Speech
This class is co-sponsored by Southeast Seniors & Minneapolis Community Education and will be held via Zoom. It is offered on a sliding fee scale, with a suggested contribution of $0-$5.
The ancient Greeks and Romans invented hundreds of figures of speech to ornament their writing. Most of these had faded out of use by the end of the 19th century. This class will teach you a dozen figures to enhance your reading with lively examples of literature from the Bible, the stories of Sherlock Holmes, and more.
Karen Murdock is a former Geography teacher. She is passionately interested in Sherlock Holmes, gardening, and the spatial distribution of everything.
To register, please call 612-668-1100 and provide your name, phone number and email address or register online here: https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/36292/lifelong-learning-55-winter-2022/southeast-lifelong-learners-beyond-similes-metaphors-fun-with-figures-of-speech-pratt-online
Virtual Book Club: The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
Southeast Seniors partners with the Arvonne Fraser Library to offer a FREE virtual book club that meets via Zoom on a monthly basis. There's still plenty of time to sign up if you're interested, and no cost to participate! The library provides copies of each book title for participants to borrow. To register or for more information, please call Southeast Seniors at 612-331-2302 or email us at [email protected] with your name, phone number, and email address. When you contact us, please let us know whether you'd like to borrow a book, and we can arrange home delivery!
March 11, 2022