Join us for Lights of Logan 2024!
Saturday December 14, 2024 2pm-4pm
Logan Park Recreation Center, FREE
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Join us at the Logan Park Recreation Center for a live performance by the Titambe West African Dance Ensemble, followed by hot chocolate, treats, kid activities, and prizes.

Lights of Logan Lighting Contest!

Light up the neighborhood on Saturday December 14!

If you would like to be considered for judging, have your lights on by 5:00 pm.  We will be dividing the neighborhood into 4 sections and selecting a winner from each section! Winners will be announced in the January 2025 issue of the Logan Ledger.

Titambe West African Dance Ensemble is a multicultural performing arts organization dedicated to preserving and promoting African culture. Through dance, music, and storytelling, Titambe aims to foster intercultural understanding and inspire audiences of all ages.

You’re invited to an in-person public meeting with MNDOT to discuss the future of Central Ave. Northeast between the Mississippi River and 37th Ave.

When: Wednesday, December 11th, 5-7 PM

Where: Thomas Edison High School Cafeteria, 700 22nd Ave. Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Come learn about the proposed improvements to Central Ave. Northeast, including the integration of the METRO F Line. Your feedback is crucial to shaping the future of this important corridor.

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/centralavempls-columbiahgts/index.html

Thank you to everyone who attend the  LPNA November General Meeting.   We appreciated everyone’s feedback on the Logan Industrial project. 

Special thanks to the City of Minneapolis and the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District for sharing project updates and perspectives.

Actions:  

• Take the **NEW** Logan Park Industrial Survey!   
• Questions include brick preferences, traffic calming favorites, and design priorities!
• Sign up for updates.

Review:

• The City of Minneapolis’s presentation is available here
• Check out the results from the first survey here.  
• See the Round #2 Design Details here
• See the Round#2 Project update here

LPNA November General Meeting – Wednesday November 20, 7pm at Logan Park. Pizza provided courtesy of Earl Giles.

To gather input from residents and businesses, the City of Minneapolis will host an Open House and attend the LPNA November General Meeting. Both will be held on November 20th at Logan Park Rec Center, 690 13th Ave NE.

• Open House: Wednesday, November 20 from 4PM to 6pm at the Logan Park Recreation Center
• LPNA November Meeting: Wednesday, November 20 from 7pm to 8pm at the Logan Park Recreation Center

At these meetings, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide your valuable feedback. Your input will help shape the final plans for this important community improvement project. Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference!

Join us to clean up the neighborhood on Saturday November 2! 

LPNA Clothing Swap
Saturday October 12, 2024 10am-1pm
Logan Park Recreation Center, 690 13th Ave NE

Bring clothing items you no longer want or need (in clean, wearable condition -something you would give to a friend) to share in our swap, then “shop” the items others have brought. There is no requirement to bring items in order to take items, so feel free to come and “shop” the swap no matter what. Men’s, women’s, and kids clothing of all sizes to be included. If bringing donations, please start at the check-in table.

Swap Restrictions:
*Limit of 15 items per person to donate; no restriction on the number of items you can take
*Only clothing in good condition – no stains or holes; not worn out – only bring if you would gift it to a friend
*No undergarments or socks
*No adult sized pajamas
*No workout clothing/yoga pants
*No clothing with embroidered or screen printed personalization (ie. team sweatshirts)
*No housewares, bedding, linens or toy

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PRESS RELEASE Minneapolis, MN — [9/11/24] — Artspace is excited to announce the official closing of Artspace NKB Lofts, a new residential building that is part of a significant redevelopment initiative that will breathe new life into three historic industrial buildings within the Northrup King Building (NKB) campus. This project, located in the vibrant Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, is set to create 84 affordable live/work units tailored for artists, creatives, and moderate to low-income households, as well as 8,120 square feet of commercial space dedicated to creative enterprises.

Artspace NKB Lofts will offer a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, ensuring that artists from various cultural backgrounds have access to affordable housing with rents set between 30 and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). This redevelopment will not only expand affordable housing but also reinforce the community’s commitment to supporting the creative economy that thrives within the Northrup King campus–home to the largest concentration of artist studios in Minnesota and a central venue for Art-a-Whirl ©, the nation’s largest studio art crawl.

“We are excited to move forward with the Artspace NKB Lofts project, which underscores our dedication to providing sustainable, affordable spaces for artists,” said Becky Carlson St. Clair, Vice President of Property Development at Artspace. “This development will enhance the Northrup King campus, preserving its unique character while offering new opportunities for creative engagement.”

Anticipated Development Now Underway: Construction on the Northrup King campus is now underway, marking a pivotal moment for this long- anticipated project. Originally projected to start in 2022, the redevelopment encountered delays, but with financial closing now secured, Artspace is prepared to begin work on Building 2, a prominent six-story structure easily recognized by its water tower. This building, along with Buildings 3, a low-rise, will be transformed into residential spaces, and Building 8 into a commercial space, featuring a thoughtful balance of preserving historic elements and integrating modern amenities.

Greg Handberg, Senior Vice President of Properties at Artspace, expressed his enthusiasm: “The Artspace NKB Lofts project has been a long time coming, and we’re eager to see it come to fruition. This development is a key component in our strategy to maintain and enhance the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District as a hub for creativity and community.”

The project’s design emphasizes the restoration and preservation of the industrial architecture that defines the Northrup King campus, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the residential units, the redevelopment will provide new spaces for arts, community, and nonprofit activities, enriching the cultural fabric of the district.

A Holistic Approach to Community Revitalization: Artspace NKB Lofts’ redevelopment extends beyond housing, encompassing the revitalization of the 13-acre campus. This includes implementing innovative watershed management practices funded by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, as well as enhancing green spaces with native plantings and improving connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists. The City of Minneapolis is also undertaking the Logan Park Industrial project, which will repair and upgrade streets surrounding the campus, further enhancing access and safety. A new, well-designed parking lot will also be a welcome addition for tenants and visitors alike, addressing long-standing issues with drainage and stormwater management that have historically plagued the site.

Project Support and Funding:
This transformative project has been made possible thanks to the support of key partners, including the City of Minneapolis, Metropolitan Council, DEED, Intermedia Arts, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Hennepin County, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Capital One, Raymond James, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, U.S. Bank. Their contributions have been instrumental in ensuring the success of Artspace NKB Lofts and the continued vitality of the entire Northrup King campus.

For more information about Artspace NKB Lofts or to explore the detailed plans for the project, please visit https://www.artspace.org/nkb-lofts or contact.

ABOUT ARTSPACE
Artspace Projects, Inc. is the nation’s leading non-profit developer for the arts, dedicated to creating, fostering, and preserving affordable housing and workspaces for artists and the creative workforce. With headquarters in Minneapolis and offices in New York and Washington D.C., Artspace has been at the forefront of adaptive space reuse development for artists and the creative workforce across the Nation. Through real estate development, asset management, and consulting services, Artspace ensures its projects remain accessible and financially sustainable for the long term. For more information, visit www.artspace.org.

Contact:
Tio Aiken Vice President of Communications, Artspace
612-321-1841/ [email protected]

The City of Minneapolis is hosting a community vision workshop to dive deep into the area’s history and existing conditions, and invite the community to explore the full range of opportunities for reconstructed streets and public spaces, most of which will happen on day one. Then on day two they will seek public comments and feedback on concepts and ideas generated on the first day. All background information from day one will be available for review. Hosted at Quincy Hall (1325 Quincy St NE). 

Day one: Monday, September 16 from 2-6pm. Come when you can. Orientation sessions will be held at 2:15, 3:30, and 5pm

Day two: Tuesday, September 17 from 4-6pm. Come when you can.

Please be sure to take the survey.

Project Overview:

The City will reconstruct several streets in the Logan Park and Northeast Park neighborhoods. These streets include:

• 12th Ave NE, from Jackson St to Central Ave
• 13th Ave NE, from Central Ave to Tyler St
• 14th Ave NE, from Quincy St to Tyler St
• Jackson St NE, from Broadway St to 12th Ave
• Quincy St NE, from Broadway St to 15th Ave
• Tyler St NE, from Broadway St to 13th Ave
• Van Buren St NE, from 14th Ave to dead end at Northrup King Building

Construction dates are currently targeted for 2026-2027.

Online Survey and Comment Map

A survey for this project can be found at this link. At the end of the survey you can participate in a comment map to provide further information about your experience on these streets.

View the Engagement Plan

As a part of initiating this project, Public Works has drafted a plan to guide the engagement process. This engagement plan details when and how the project team will engage with the community about the project and the goals of the engagement.

The engagement plan and summary can be found on the project website.

Please contact the project managers (below) if you have feedback on the engagement plan.

Katie White, Senior Transportation Planner [email protected]

Drew Schmitz, Associate Transportation Planner [email protected]

Logan Park Gathering Space Bench Meeting September 18, 7pm @ Logan Park

You are invited to Logan Park, September 18th at 7pm, to meet Kyle Fokken artist of the Gathering Space Bench.

Kyle will introduce you to the project with a small mock-up of the bench and answer your questions. The open-circular, multi-level bench is intended to attract folks to sit and interact. Colored lights within the bench are timed for evening and nighttime hours adding a warm, glowing ambiance to the space around it.  

The purpose of The Gathering Space is to provide a new experience in the park, a place for neighbors to meet new friends. Kyle’s bench design was inspired to create an outdoor “third space” to bring people together. This was not just in response to the pandemic, but also as a way for us to take a break from digital devices and get to know each other. Kyle incorporated motifs of local fauna as a way to remind us we are still part of the natural world.  The Gathering Space bench presentation is in advance of a neighborhood vote for approval set for October.   

The funding for this project is from Logan Park Neighborhood Association, via Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funding.

Link to all renderings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w80XLO-FxbuNvXz9DxbvyZuiDBZe3rzj/view?usp=sharing

Music and Picnic in the Park
Sunday, August 4 at the Logan Park Pavilion
Music starts at 3pm, Featuring The Whistles

Bring a picnic and blanket or chair to the Logan Park pavilion to catch a performance by local band The Whistles!

You can expect to hear dancing basslines, eloquent pop rock vocals, clean riffs to distorted power chords, and punk drumming. The Whistles have a song for everyone!

We hope to see you there!
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COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE
LARSON DENTAL CLINIC EXPANSION

Community members are invited to participate in a Community Meeting to provide feedback about a proposed amendment to the City of Minneapolis’ 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Logan Recreation Center
690 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis

This meeting is hosted by Larson Dental.

More information can be found here. 

June 27, 2024

Logan Park Neighborhood Association is reactivating the Gathering Space Bench Project. We will reintroduce the project with new renderings in the September edition of our neighborhood newsletter.  As a refresher, the open-circular, multi-level bench is intended to attract folks to sit and interact. Colored lights within the bench will be timed for evening and night time hours adding a glowing ambience to the park. The bench will be set in an alcove of natural trees and small plantings.

The purpose of The Gathering Space is to provide a new experience in the park, a place for neighbors to meet new friends. The local artist who designed the artwork was inspired to create an outdoor “third space” to bring people together. This was not just in response to the pandemic, but also as a way for us to take a break from digital devices and get to know each other. The artist incorporated motifs of local fauna as a way to remind us we are still part of the natural world.  

The funding for this project is from the NRP, Minneapolis’ Neighborhood Revitalization Program. For over 25 years, the NRP has funded many projects in our neighborhood including: The Park Performance Pavilion, murals, wading pool improvements, the Shelter Initiative, Tool Library classes, Home Improvement loans and grants, air quality monitors, the Security Rebate Program – and many other projects!  

If you have ideas for projects, please share your thoughts at LPNA meetings and/or by contacting LPNA. 

Bike Rodeo Moved to Sunday!

Due to expected inclement weather, the bike rodeo originally scheduled for Saturday has been rescheduled to Sunday, June 23.  We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you all on Sunday for a fun and safe event!

Join us to celebrate bike riding on Sunday June 23, from 1-3pm at Logan Park! 

All activities are FREE!

-Bicycle obstacle course- designed with kids and new riders in mind!
-Face Painting!
-Decorate your bike and helmet!
-Free snacks!
-Free Helmets!
-Learn how to ride a bike!
-Free bike and helmet safety checks!
-Free bicycle lights!

Volunteers needed, sign up here! 

Sponsored by Logan Park Neighborhood Association, Pedal Power, and Quality Bicycle Products.

Because the park building is closed for Juneteenth, in lieu of a meeting, LPNA will host its very first Beer with a Board member! Wed Jun 19, 7pm @ Indeed Brewing

We hope to see you there!

Logan Park Neighborhood Association, in partnership with St. Anthony West Neighborhood Association, present a Yoga in the Park Series.

Each month we will host two FREE classes, one for a general audience and one geared towards families and people of all ages.

Licensed yoga instructor Alyssa Erding from Aether Wellness will lead all classes.

Classes will be held at the Logan Park Pavilion at 10am.

Dates:
June 8
June 29 -family session
July 13
July 27 – family session
August 10
August 24– family session.

Weather cancellations will be announced on social media.

The Logan Park Neighborhood Equitable Engagement Survey was conducted from May 2022 to August 2023. We received 129 surveys The survey was available in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong.

LPNA canvassed every home in Logan Park. Survey boxes were located at 6 in-person locations: Logan Park Rec Center, Holland High Rise, Jackson Flats, Timber and Tie, Christ Family Kingdom Center, Antioch Church, Compassionate Zen Ocean Center The survey was available in our newsletters, on our website, and at several neighborhood events.

Logan Park Survey Results

Wednesday May 15, 2025, 7pm @ Logan Park Recreation Center

• Meet Your Neighbors! 
• Free food!
• Updates from Council Member Payne! 
• Board Elections!  

Interested in joining the board? Email [email protected] and tell us why you want be on the board!

Join us on Wednesday, April 17 for the Logan Park April General Meeting. We learn about the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) and this year’s Art-A-Whirl plans. We will also learn about the City of Minneapolis’ stoplight improvements, including improvements at Broadway and Monroe.

The City of Minneapolis is planning to reconstruct several Logan Park industrial streets in 2026.  This project will replace the old streets, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure. It will also update the street design to better meet the needs of the neighborhood. This project includes portions of 14th, Quincy, Jackson, Tyler, and Van Buren. Upgrades may include:

• New signs and pavement markings
• New sidewalks
• Pedestrian ramps that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Bicycle accommodations
• Pavement, curb, and gutter improvements
• Utility improvements

Logan Park Neighborhood Association (LPNA) is hosting the City of Minneapolis in March to learn more about the city’s plans for reconstruction. 

Join us Wednesday March 20, 7pm @ Logan Park Recreation Center to learn more and provide feedback!

• Logan Park Industrial Project
• 2019 LPNA Logan Legacy Street Taskforce Report (previous stakeholder work, reconstruction was originally scheduled for 2020).

Logan Park Neighborhood Association Safe and Secure Program

The Logan Park Neighborhood Association (LPNA) will make available $25,000 of program income funds to reimburse Logan Park Neighborhood residents for a Security Rebate Program- “Logan Park Safe & Secure”. The funds will be distributed by LPNA in the form of rebates to reimburse property owners /dwellers for up to 50% of their out-of-pocket cost of such improvements. The maximum rebate will be $350. 

Of the $25,000 program funds, $7,000 will be dedicated for renters.  Renters can use more than the $7,000 of dedicated funds but are entitled to at least $7,000 of program funds. Program will be open until January 1, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.   If program funds remain as of January 1, 2025, the LPNA board will have the option to extend the program or reallocate the funds.

The program is open to residents and residential property owners.  Grantees are encouraged to share video with other neighbors and MPD upon request.  LPNA asks that Grantees promote the program with a window cling that will be mailed with the reimbursement.

Eligible improvements include: Exterior dusk-to-dawn motion lights, front or backyard  ·  Security cameras  · Video doorbells  ·  Installation and any necessary wiring/electrical work done by a non-applicant professional.  Only new projects will be considered.

Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to: Ongoing maintenance · Monitoring and operational costs  ·  Installation labor performed by the applicant homeowner, tenant or property owner  · Tools or rental charges for installation  · Batteries, light bulbs, fire extinguishers and other consumables  · Maintenance and/or replacement costs for an already installed system.

If a resident is unsure on where to start, we recommend starting with a free Home Security Audit from the 2nd Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist. For more information about the security audit, please contact [email protected], 612-673-2874.

To apply for the grant, please submit an application to the  Logan Park Neighborhood Association at  [email protected].  If your project is approved, you can proceed with purchase and installation of your security devices. When your project is completed, and you’ve submitted proper receipts and documentation of completion, you will be reimbursed by the LPNA, contingent on adherence to the Participation Agreement.

* Click here to Apply Online! *

You can also print an application Printed applications can be mailed to LPNA, 807 Broadway Street NE #70, Mpls MN 55413.

Application Timeline Requirements

1. Submit application to LPNA for proposed security project.
2. Within 2 weeks of application, LPNA will contact you to approve or deny your project, or to request additional information.
3. You will have 90 days to complete your security improvement project from the date of approval by the LPNA.
4. Once your home security improvement project has been completed, you will be required to submit the required proof of purchase as defined in the Participation Agreement below.
5. Grant funds will be disbursed to Grantee within 30 days of receipt of all required completion documents.

Participation Agreement

Definitions

“LPNA” is the Logan Park Neighborhood Association. The “Applicant” is the Logan Park Neighborhood resident who is applying for the grant. If the Applicant’s application is approved, they become a “Grantee.” The “Property” refers to the house or apartment where the Applicant intends to install the security device(s). “Security Grant” refers to the monies that is paid out to a Grantee.

Agreement

The Applicant will receive a LPNA Safe and Secure Program Grant as specified above pending the Applicant’s compliance with the LPNA Guidelines, successful submission of the Grant application and submission of all required completion documents. Final determination rests with the LPNA Board of Directors.

1. The Applicant certifies that they are the owner of the record of the Property where the funds will be used for security improvements; or where not the owner of the Property (i.e., the applicant is a tenant), the Grantee has obtained and attached the Property Owner’s written authorization to cause the security feature(s) to be installed.
2. Each LPNA household is eligible to receive one (1) Security Grant per year.
3. If applicable, any contractor(s) who perform work at the Property must meet City of Minneapolis licensing, building permit and building code requirements.
4. If Grantee is performing any work, Grantee understands that upon completion all work must meet City of Minneapolis building permit and building/housing code requirements if applicable. Grantees will not be reimbursed for any “sweat equity,” i.e. any labor completed by the Grantee.
5. Upon completion of the work, the Grantee must submit the following items to the LPNA:
   1. A final invoice showing the total cost for the security improvements; for those improvements being completed by the Grantee, detailed receipts from the materials supplier.
   2. A photo of the completed project.
   3. For work requiring a City permit, proof of final inspection by the City of Minneapolis Inspections Department. This can be a signed letter by the inspector or an email from the inspector to LPNA, [email protected]
   4. If applicable, proof of payment of the Grant funds to the contractor.

6. The Grantee agrees to release and hold harmless the City of Minneapolis, the Neighborhood Revitalization Program Policy Board, and the Logan Park Neighborhood Association, together with their officers and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, injuries, damages, cost, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or relating to the use or financing of the property.