Community Tracks: Your Connection to the Blue Line Extension
Community Tracks is a podcast created as a storytelling platform to build energy, connection, and support for the Blue Line Extension. Through stories, updates, and conversations, the podcast will spotlight the communities along the route, providing a space for shared vision and dialogue.
The podcast is hosted by Brett Buckner, OneMN Managing Director, and Richelieu Morris, Hennepin County Community Coordinator. Each episode will feature a mix of:
- Community members and youth voices
- Public figures and leaders
- Music from local artists
- Shoutouts to local businesses
- Project updates
- Honest conversations about your biggest questions and concerns
Community Tracks: Your Connection to the Blue Line Extension
Ep 1: Introduction to the Blue Line Extension Project
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In the first episode of Community Tracks, hosts Brett Buckner and Rich Morris introduce the Blue Line Extension project, emphasizing its significance for community engagement and cultural placemaking. They discuss the project's impact on local communities, the economic benefits it brings, and the importance of addressing challenges such as trust and public safety. The conversation highlights the need for youth involvement and the celebration of diversity within the Twin Cities. The hosts also outline future episodes and community involvement opportunities, inviting listeners to engage in the ongoing dialogue.
For more information about the Blue Line Extension project: https://metrocouncil.org//Transportation/Projects/Light-Rail-Projects/METRO-Blue-Line-Extension.aspx