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CPED presents Minneapolis African American Historic and Cultural Context Study; no action required

5609804 · August 13, 2025
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CPED presented a 223-page context study and a 25-site architectural survey focusing on African American heritage in Minneapolis; staff outlined community engagement, funding and next steps, including three planned National Register nominations.

City planning staff presented the Minneapolis African American Historic and Cultural Context Study to the Heritage Preservation Commission on Aug. 12; the presentation was informational and no commission action was required.

Erin Kaye, senior city planner in CPED's Historic Preservation subsection, said the two-year project used an inclusive community approach and was funded in part by a $67,500 grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (Legacy Grant Program) with a $5,250 cash match from CPED. "This second phase was funded by a $67,500 grant from the Minnesota Arts…

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