Harrison Neighborhood News and Events

Harrison is conveniently located minutes from downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Farmers' Market, the Walker Arts Center, and the beaches at Cedar-Lake and is well-served by transit and has easy access to I-394/94.The neighborhood is home to the International Market Square-a regional destination that includes a large number of interior design and home / commercial designer showrooms, the American Institute of Architects Minnesota offices, and residential loft space. Harrison residents enjoy recreational opportunities at Theodore Wirth Park, Basset's Creek Park and Harrison Park-providing outdoor experiences year-round.  Housing in the neighborhood ranges from lofts to apartments to newly constructed single-family homes to turn-of-the-century houses-many available at modest prices. 

(Description from livemsp.org)

For detailed demographic information, see the neighborhood profile from Minnesota Compass

 

City of Lakes Community Land Trust home ownership organization moves to North Minneapolis

They plan to paint details on the building at 1930 Glenwood, shown with its base coat of dark gray. At one time it was Glenwood Barbers on the main floor, with a collection of small businesses and organizations upstairs. CLCLT works with several affordable housing developers throughout Minneapolis, but sought to locate in North to be convenient to people who say “I’d love to buy here, how do I?” (Photos by Margo Ashmore)

“A lot of nice vehicles drive in, in the morning, and out in the afternoon,” commented Jeff Washburne, executive director of City of Lakes Community Land Trust, looking out over Glenwood Avenue.

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North Minneapolis revitalization plans slowed by the economy and Hennepin County

Tuesday’s official groundbreaking ceremony for the Van White Memorial Boulevard extension was just the first step in a north side revitalization effort that has been in the planning stages since th

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