Public engagement framework

We completed our public engagement framework document in 2021.

A PDF of the document is available on our Legislative Information Management System (LIMS). 

Get the PDF from LIMS

Phase 1 

We started Phase 1 in 2022 and completed it in January of 2023.

Goals

• Create open dialogues with community members in the area, and 
• Identify the communities’ desired outcomes.

Reports

There are two reports that document this phase.

• Phase I Engagement Summary
• Desired Outcomes

See the reports

Partners

We contracted with a diverse group of organizations, including:

• NEOO Partners Inc. 
• Whittier Alliance 
• Phillips West Neighborhood Organization 
• Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) 
• Lyndale Neighborhood Association
• Fortune Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization (FRAYEO)
• Lake Street Council 

Phase 2 

We started Phase II in June of 2023 and completed it in May of 2024.

Goals

• Continue to work with Phase I partners to engage communities
• Identify the communities’ priorities for public space activities and amenities
• Ask the communities what should be prioritized on the new street

Reports

There are three reports that document this phase:

• Phase II Engagement Summary
• New Nicollet Concept Layout Plan
• Public Space Framework

See the reports

Phase 3

Phase 3 work created a Development framework for the site. 

Work included

• Deciding goals for future buildings on the site
• Understanding how market forces may affect the project
• Exploring ownership strategies
• Much more

Report

You can view a report about the development framework phase.

See the report