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
How Minneapolis Is Planning for the Future with the Blue Line Extension
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In this episode, Rich Morris interviews Rattana Sengsoulichanh from the City of Minneapolis about the Blue Line Extension Project and station area planning. They discuss community engagement, development decisions, displacement concerns, and future opportunities for North Minneapolis.
Main Topics Covered
- Blue Line Extension Project
- Community Engagement and Participation
- Displacement and Gentrification Concerns
- Future Development and Investment Opportunities
- Role of City and County in Urban Planning
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