Minneapolis Promise Zone Second Round

Lead Organization: The Minneapolis Promise City of Minneapolis Zone encompasses much of North Minneapolis Population: including nine 38,559 neighborhoods and 13 census tracts. One quarter Poverty Rate: of the population age 25 40.33% or older does not possess a high school degree/GED Unemployment Rate: and only 39% of students 21.84% graduated high school on time in 2014. The Promise Key Partners: Zone has alarmingly high Build Wealth, Domestic unemployment, gun Abuse Project, Generation violence, housing blight, Next, Hennepin County, and poor educational Local Initiatives Support outcomes. Corporation--Twin Cities, Metropolitan Council, Despite deep and persistent needs, the Minneapolis Promise Zone is a Minneapolis Community community with transformative aspirations. The partners have adopted the & Technical College, following six goals to improve the quality of life and accelerate revitalization. Minneapolis Parks and

Recreation, Minneapolis • Reduce Racial Inequities Public Housing Authority, Minneapolis Public • Create Jobs Schools, NorthPoint • Increase Economic Activity Health and Wellness • Reduce Serious And Violent Crime Center, Northside Achievement Zone, • Improve Educational Outcomes Northside Funders • Support Stable Housing For All Group, Pillsbury United Communities, Project for Pride in Living, University of Minnesota, Urban Homeworks, West Broadway Business Coalition, Voices for “The City of Minneapolis commits to leading and coordinating the comprehensive community revitalization strategies outlined in the Racial Justice, Youth Minneapolis Promise Zone plan –which are the result of 150 community Coordinating Board. leaders and stakeholders coming together to talk about the challenges and opportunities of the area. We will accomplish our goals by marshalling a Contact: broad coalition of residents, businesses, public and non-profit partners.” Erick Garcia Luna Betsy Hodges, Minneapolis Mayor Erick.Garcia.Luna@ Minneapolismn.gov

APRIL 2015 www.hud.gov/promisezones