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 2: A Conversation with John Jamison, Chair of NRRC
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Special guest John Jamison, Board Chair of NRRC, discusses his vision for the Blue Line Extension Project and its impact on North Minneapolis. The conversation delves into the role of NRRC in advocating for the community, addressing misinformation, and promoting development opportunities. Rich and John explore the diverse cultural landscape of Brooklyn Park and North Minneapolis, emphasizing the potential for cultural exchange and economic growth. Listeners are encouraged to support the Blue Line Extension Project by engaging with local representatives and advocating for equitable development.
For more information about the Blue Line Extension project: https://metrocouncil.org//Transportation/Projects/Light-Rail-Projects/METRO-Blue-Line-Extension.aspx