With zoning & financial support from the City, Minneapolis has an affordable housing boost thanks to developers like Nawal Noor. The recent opening of Wadaag Commons brought 39 apartments to the Seward neighborhood, designed with community needs in mind. minneapolismn.gov/cpec-impact-re…

When kids have stable housing, they thrive—in school and in life. Natasha’s family is one of thousands helped by Stable Homes Stable Schools, a program that connects families to housing support so kids can focus on learning, not where they’ll sleep. minneapolismn.gov/cped-impact-re…

Queermunity is a welcoming hub for LGBTQ+ folks to gather, create and connect. Check out their cafe, makers mart, and library, or just hang out. With help from the City’s 2% loan program, they transformed their space into a joyful center of belonging. minneapolismn.gov/cped-impact-re…

Home means stability and comfort. With $7M+ in City funding, CPED is proud to support renovating these affordable homes and creating new, accessible units. Guided by community input, the project will also offer more shared space for connection and opportunity.

James Beard Award-nominated chef Diane Moua opened Diane’s Place in 2024. “It embodies my family’s journey & sacrifices,” Diane said of her Northeast Minneapolis restaurant. A Two Percent Loan from the City for $75K helped her bring it to life. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b01c6f…

With City support, Simpson Housing Services and Project for Pride in Living are creating Simpson Apartments. It will offer 72 emergency shelter beds, 42 affordable housing units, on-site supportive services, and hope. Read more in our Way Home Report: minneapolismn.gov/government/dep…

Jobs. Support. Hope. Wildflyer Coffee and Avivo are helping youth exit homelessness, and we're proud to help fund their wages and wraparound services. A timely example as Workforce Development Month approaches in September. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5664da…

On Labor Day, we celebrate the hard work that builds strong communities. CPED’s Career Pathways program partners with orgs like CAPI USA to help people gain skills and access good jobs in nursing, auto work, medical manufacturing & more. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5664da…

Step Up opens doors! Just ask Nasra Hussein, once a Step Up Minneapolis intern, now finance manager at Children’s Dental Services. Since 2003, Step Up has connected thousands of youth to paid internships. Learn more in our Impact Report: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5664da…

When May Day Cafe’s future was uncertain, workers came together to reimagine it as a cooperative. With financial & technical support from CPED, they now co-own the cafe, in the community they love. Learn about our opportunities for entrepreneurs: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5664da…

Discuss future uses for the City-owned vacant lot at 427 Cedar Ave. S. at a community meeting Weds., Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30pm. Check out the draft objectives, created with community input, which will guide the use of the site. Meeting at Brian Coyle Center: pillsburyunited.org/site/brian-coy…

Three sites at the heart of Minneapolis’ African American history will soon be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Years or community engagement and collaboration are helping us recognize and preserve more diverse historical assets! fox9.com/news/minneapol…

City Council recognized September as #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth with an honorary resolution. City staff works with the Workforce Development Board & industry partners throughout the year to build pathways to success for our community. Read the resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/FileV…

✨ Latino Business Week is back! ✨ Catch a sneak peek on “Mi Ciudad” @ La Raza Radio (95.7 FM / 1400 AM) Tues 9/30, 3–4 p.m. Find more #LatinoBusinessWeek details at minneapolismn.gov/latino-busines…

We believe safe housing is a right. Our Stable Homes Stable Schools program provides housing stability as a pathway for school and family success. More than 6,700 Minneapolis students have benefitted since 2019! Watch to learn about Trevontia's experience. minneapolismn.gov/stable-homes

What should get built on vacant City- and County-owned land at the Lowry-Penn intersection? Attend our open house to discuss! We're sharing the development proposals being considered and collecting public input Thurs, Oct. 9, 6:15-8 p.m. @ Lucy Laney Elementary, 3333 Penn Ave. N.

Uplifting & connecting business owners/entrepreneurs with programs, funding resources & technical support is what #LatinoBusinessWeek is all about! Join us this week for workshops, mixers, and more! youtu.be/rd0256XP8FU?si…

We recently published the Minneapolis African American Historic and Cultural Context Study. It highlights the stories of African Americans and people of African descent from the last 200+ years. Learn more here: minneapolismn.gov/resident-servi…

It's Latino Business Week in Minneapolis - a time to honor the culture, tradition and dedication of the 12,000 Hispanic-owned shops across the metro. Nosotros te saludamos! minneapolismn.gov/latino-busines…

Developers, the City is now accepting proposals to bring community vision to life at the New Nicollet site (formerly Kmart)!! Join CPED's virtual Q&A session Tues, Oct. 14, 3–4pm. We'll walk through the application process & answer questions. Learn more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPLS/…