Rework the Minneapolis 2040 Plan

This plan will not solve the affordable housing problem. This will only benefit developers

A pie in the sky plan that is a boon for the developers. Parking, higher property taxes, children in danger from increased traffic (both bike and auto) in residential neighborhoods. I could go on and on. Perhaps rent control should be a goal instead of this crazy plan that seems to have forgotten the people of Mpls.

Economic disparity & social injustice is not the result of property zoning laws. Spend taxpayer money helping lower income families purchase a home. We love to bike & walk. Our weather does not permit it year round. Cars & efficient parking require prioritized resources.

This petition isn't strong enough. The Met Council -- a thoroughly undemocratic institution -- needs to be disbanded.

I don't believe this plan, as it stands, will result in more equality and affordable housing and I resent those who say opposition to this plan is based on privilege. I want a vibrant, welcoming Minneapolis for all. I see zero evidence this plan will accomplish that goal. Cutting the residents out of the process in development of this plan was a mistake. Forcing this plan on residents and calling opponents NIMBYs and elitists only exacerbates that original mistake. I have lost respect for both Mayor Frey and city council members who don't represent me and resort to name calling.

We need to find better ways to fund affordable housing than tearing down starter homes in great neighborhoods or leaving all decisions up to for-profit developers

Minneapolis neighborhoods are what make our city so great. Do not bulldoze.

I believe that social justice requires focus on affordable housing, quality schools, good jobs, and effective public transportation. The proposed 2040 plan makes a pretext of addressing affordable housing, yet no where does the plan encourage or oversee equitable housing aims. Further, the plan ignores improvement in public transportation even in areas that need it. Moreover, the enhanced density, which the plan encourages, will burden neighborhoods with inadequate parking. As citizens we make a mistake arguing "developers have won." Instead, the mayor and city counsel have capitulated. The plan must be reworked.

This plan is a disaster for tax payers who live in single family home zones.

My grandmother is a low income resident and a immigrant who became a citizen and paid her dues to the state and country she does not deserve to be pushed out

I don't buy the argument that greater density will make the city more affordable. A more nuanced approach is needed.

I am a resident of ward 7 and I do not agree that this plan will create low cost housing but it will destroy one of the iconic neighborhoods that make Minneapolis a beautiful city and a great place to live. Please rethink this plan.

I am all in support of the social justice goals of this plan, but see no assurances that this will benefit anybody but the developers. Already the buying up of affordable single family homes that are then being developed as more expensive homes looks like improving the neighborhoods, but this making it prohibitive to buy 1st time homes- they are no longer as available and thus affordable in SW Minneapolis and elsewhere. We need to make sure the original goals will be accomplished,and not just creating more density with costly housing. My understanding is that people/young families are looking for housing with yards, and leaving multi-unit housing to get that. Is there evidence that people are even looking for 6 story complexes? Young families dream of their own homes to raise their families with room to play in yards.

This proposal does NOT address affordable housing issues. What are you thinking?

Been in my house 37 years and have enjoyed the neighborhood immensely. All for change but this seems to be a change that will help developers and not others, especially low income people.

Minneapolis is not a city like Hong Kong or Tokyo. We do not need or want that kind of population density in Minneapolis.

We've invested in out home because we love our house and our neighborhood. The 2040 plan is not family friendly nor is it elderly friendly.

this plan needs much more consideration and public input to save our single family neighborhoods

This plan is not in the best interests of any Minneapolis citizen. The 2040 plan must be re-worked to keep this city livable. All previoous attempts in other cities to increase denisty and affordable housing that used this strategy failed --every single one --why would Minneapolis be different. Remember we all vote here 93% at last election...

This plan will be a disaster for everybody but developers and a handful of politicians.