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One way we could implement the Art Walk
Elliott Payne's Letter of SupportDear Central Avenue Improvement Team, I am writing to express the overwhelming desire of our community for an “Art Walk” along Central Avenue NE in Ward 1. As many community members have shared, this has long been a vision that could finally come to fruition through the Central Avenue reconstruction project. The Northeast Arts District has been consistently named the top arts district in the nation due to the concentration of world-renowned local artists and visionaries in our neighborhood. An Art Walk along the main cultural corridor in Northeast would reflect our community’s pride and identity as a vibrant, arts-driven destination. I understand that the project team is working to develop a corridor-wide Visual Quality Advisory Committee to allow for aesthetic recommendations from interested individuals. While this is an excellent opportunity to allow for community input, I believe there is an opportunity for more robust discussions on how to solidify desires for widened pedestrian space and art pads at major intersections. The outpouring of support for the Art Walk provides an exciting opportunity for MnDOT and other partners to develop another destination point for our neighborhood and reflect the deep arts culture that is so widely celebrated. Not only would it provide aesthetic and cultural benefits but would also support traffic calming and mode-shift goals that contribute to the safety and livability of our city. I welcome further discussions and community engagement to turn these desires into reality. I look forward to your response and thank you for your continued work on this project. Best, Elliott Payne, Minneapolis City Council President |
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