Community Engagement

blecommunityengagement.jpgThe Blue Line Extension project places significant emphasis on community input in its decision-making processes.
 
A fundamental principle guiding this project is the notion of progressing at a pace that fosters trust. We will refrain from advancing until we secure substantial support from the community.

Our engagement strategies must be comprehensive, inclusive, and adaptable to guarantee that we achieve a consensus that delivers optimal advantages for the community. These principles underscore our dedication to public involvement.

We will persist in our efforts to engage the community meaningfully as this transformative investment unfolds

Engagement opportunities 

 

Upcoming Blue Line Extension project events

Join Blue Line Extension project staff at events happening in the community. 

Dream Session Kickoff Meeting 
Saturday, May 3 | 9am-12pm 
Twin Cities Urban League 
2100 Plymouth Ave N 
Minneapolis, MN 55411 

West Broadway/Penn/21st Avenues Meeting 
Dream Session #1 

Tuesday, May 13 | 5-7:30pm 
Twin Cities Urban League
2100 Plymouth Ave N 
Minneapolis, MN 55411 

West Broadway/Penn/21st Avenues Meeting 
Dream Session #2 

Thursday, May 15 | 5-7:30pm 
UROC 
2001 Plymouth Ave N 
Minneapolis, MN 55411 

North Loop Community Meeting 
Dream Session #1 

Tuesday, May 20 | 5-7:30pm 
North Loop Garage – Room 104 
600 N 8th Ave 
Minneapolis, MN 55411 

North Loop Community Meeting 
Dream Session #2 

Thursday, May 22 | 5-7:30pm 
North Loop Garage – Room 104 
600 N 8th Ave  
Minneapolis, MN 55411 

Brooklyn Park Community Meeting 
Dream Session #1 

Tuesday, May 27 | 5-7:30pm 
Ebenezer Community Church 
9200 W Broadway 
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 

Brooklyn Park Community Meeting  
Dream Session #2 

Thursday, May 29 | 5-7:30pm 
Ebenezer Community Church 
9200 W Broadway 
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445  

Robbinsdale/Crystal Community Meeting 
Dream Session #1 

Tuesday, June 3 | 5-7:30pm 
Elim Church 
3978 W Broadway  
Robbinsdale, MN 55422 

Robbinsdale/Crystal Community Meeting 
Dream Session #2 

Thursday, June 5 | 5-7:30pm 
Elim Church  
3978 W Broadway  
Robbinsdale, MN 55422 

Quarterly Community Update Meeting
Thursday, June 5 | 5-7pm
Sanctuary Church
2018 Aldrich Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Crystal Open House
Tuesday, July 22 | 5-7pm
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55429

View past community meeting and event details.

Advisory Committees 

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and Business Advisory Committee (BAC) advise the Corridor Management Committee during light rail line planning and implementation phases.

Community Engagement Cohort 

The community engagement cohort consists of community and cultural groups that have hosted meetings and focus groups, tabled at pop-up events, advised on project communications, and more.

Learn about cohort activities.

Cultivate Arts

Cultivate Arts is a collaborative effort to activate spaces, build connections, celebrate diversity, and promote opportunity through local artist-led creative placemaking projects.

Learn more about Cultivate Arts.