Green zones

We're reducing pollution to make our neighborhoods greener and healthier.
Close up of green grass

Green zones map

You can see if your property is in a green zone.
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About green zones

A green zone is a group of neighborhoods with:

  • High levels of environmental pollution
  • Racial, political, and economic marginalization

We've identified two green zones in Minneapolis.

  • Northside Green Zone
  • Southside Green Zone

We're working with residents in these neighborhoods to achieve environmental justice by:

  • Addressing environmental issues
  • Energizing the economy
planting trees in a green zone

Related information

People walking in Cedar Riverside neighborhood

Southside Green Zone Council

Uses the Southside Work Plan to improve community health and well-being in the Phillips community
Mississippi River flowing south from North Minneapolis.

Northside Green Zone Task Force

Uses the Northside Work Plan to improve social, economic and environmental health and justice in North and Northeast
Mississippi River flowing south from North Minneapolis.

Climate Equity

Reducing the impact of climate change
Looking across Lake of the Isle at Minneapolis skyline on a fall day

Clean Energy Partnership

Working together to support the Minneapolis Climate Action Plan.

Learn about the issues

Members of the Southside Green Zone Council explain the challenges facing their community.
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Contact us

Minneapolis Sustainability

Email Minneapolis Sustainability

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415