George Floyd Square rebuild to reopen 38th and Chicago
Minneapolis will begin a two-phase rebuild of George Floyd Square at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on Monday, June 8, reopening parts of the intersection while preserving the memorial.[1]
City officials said the redesign will preserve the core memorial while reopening parts of the intersection to vehicle and bus traffic and adding new gathering spaces and infrastructure upgrades.[1] Officials say the work will be done in two phases and is expected to continue through 2027.[1]
City planners and community leaders developed the two-phase plan to balance traffic restoration with memorial preservation amid debate over the intersection's future.[1] Some business owners warn construction disruptions may force closures.[1] Ini Augustine of Mystic Healing Stones said she expects to be closed by November because of projected construction impacts.[1]
Owners and residents remain split over whether the project will devastate local businesses or ultimately revive the area.[1]
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- Minneapolis begins a two‑phase reconstruction of George Floyd Square at 38th & Chicago on Monday, with work expected to continue through 2027.
- The redesign will preserve the core memorial while reopening parts of the intersection to vehicle and bus traffic and creating new gathering spaces and infrastructure upgrades.
- Local business owner Ini Augustine of Mystic Healing Stones says she expects to be closed by November because of projected construction impacts, while other owners and residents are split over whether the project will devastate or revive the area.
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