The city of Minneapolis plans to start construction in George Floyd Square as soon as next summer. At a community meeting Tuesday night, staff published their suggested street design for the intersection where Minneapolis police killed George Floyd in 2020.
City staff designed the proposal after yearslong engagement projects with neighbors, businesses and residents across the city.
Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
Jay Webb, who lives nearby and maintains the garden at George Floyd Square, said the city is interfering with the continuing work neighbors put into the memorials, art and protest…