A synopsis of the upcoming issue of North Phillips Press (which includes the Candidate Questions of the Sixth Ward 'Deans'):
Franklin Avenue Will See Major Changes, Construction
While Free Store Moving, Walgreen's Lease Runs 'til 2003
Renovations, development projects and relocations will significantly
reshape the Phillips portion of Franklin Avenue in the next year if the projects
of local developers and nonprofit organizations proceed.
Farah Nur Joins Project 504
Farah Nur, a Somali native who has a background in community development,
joined the staff of Project 504 in July as a Community Advocate.
Family 'Supportive Housing' at Franklin & Elliot Moves Ahead
The Collaborative Village Initiative (CVI), a 20-unit permanent housing project
for “hard-to-house” families, is moving forward despite some vocal opposition
from local residents.
Library May Close in 2003 For Expansion
Franklin Library, City's Oldest, May Add Space to the North
Franklin Library, the city’s oldest library, will likely close for a
major renovation and expansion in early 2003, according to library officials.
'Resiscovering' Peavey Park
Hundreds of Residents Involved in Potential Redesign
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has approved a conceptual plan
to redesign Peavey Park in the near future, with the plan calling for construction
of a new “Center for Art, Culture and Community” at the corner of Park and
Franklin.
Credit Union Moving to New ATM Building
The Federal City County Credit Union will move from its current location
at Franklin and 11th to new space across the street in the renovated Ancient
Traders Market. FCCCU, with assets of more than $300 million, recently purchased
the Wendell Phillips Community Credit Union, a community-based credit union
founded in 1996 by local community activists.
Plus: Keeping Your Heat On, Keeping Your Home Warm
How to Prevent a Heat Shut Off, and How Warm Does Your Landlord Have to Make Your Home?
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