The Neighborhood Advocate July 8, 2008

Corcoran residents champion improvements at light rail station

LRT Station Watch for improvements at the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station in the Corcoran neighborhood starting in July. A volunteer mural project in coordination with Metro Transit and Xcel Energy is planned for Saturday, July 12th to transform the gray and green mechanical boxes on the south side of the station. The mural, designed by Corcoran artist and teacher Melanie Casiday, employs a theme representing the Corcoran neighborhood and its Midtown Farmers' Market. Paint is provided by Valspar.

Two additional projects will improve the south side of the station. Additional lighting and new permanent walkways are slated to be installed by Metro Transit. New landscaping will also be installed to address water and soil run-off and improve the appearance of the area. Former Corcoran resident and professional gardener Russ Henry (owner of Giving Tree Gardens) is providing volunteer expertise to foster a sustainable approach to plant selection and installation. These improvements are expected complete by Fall 2008.

The overall vision for these improvements was championed by Corcoran resident Sue Redmond, an avid light rail rider and pedestrian who was compelled to engage Metro Transit by the unsafe and unwelcoming atmosphere she observed at the station area. A longtime volunteer and activist in the Corcoran area, Sue was named “Corcoran Volunteer of the Year” in February 2008.

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Free outdoor movie will screen in Corcoran Park

"Alvin and the Chipmunks" (rated PG) will begin at dusk on Wednesday, July 9 on a big outdoor movie screen in Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave S. Bring the whole family and a blanket to sit on. Activities begin at 8:00 pm. The movie is free and snacks will be available for a small price. Also, mark your calendar for August 20, the next outdoor movie night at Corcoran Park.

Public radio seeks your memories of Lake Street

American RadioWorks, public radio’s largest documentary unit (and based here in the Twin Cities), is exploring the evolution of Lake Street culture through people's personal stories and recollections. What has Lake Street meant to you and your family or friends? Do you have a particularly vivid memory of a specific place on Lake Street? Share your recollections with American RadioWorks here.

LU&T / Housing will reconvene with Wellington

Wellington Management recently purchased 2 acres of undeveloped land at 23rd Avenue and 31st Street. Wellington, which also owns the Hi-Lake Shopping Center just across Lake Street, will meet with attendees of the July 21 Land Use & Transportation and Housing Committee meeting at 6:00 pm at CNO to discuss their development plans. All Corcoran residents and property owners are invited.

Free NNO street closure requires action by July 22

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5. While you don't have to close your street to have a block party, NNO is the one time each year when Minneapolis residents can close their street for free! July 22 is the deadline for free street closure, which costs $100 beginning July 23 and is not available after July 31. To register your event visit the NNO website or call 3-1-1.

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