Build a bridge
with collaborative power
Let's make some noise
We’ve made great strides engaging residents, businesses and experts with the promise of an African American cultural enterprise district connected by a community land bridge. Let’s keep up the momentum. Let’s make some noise so we can build a bridge to better.
Join us at these upcoming events to connect, celebrate and learn how we can build a bridge to better, together.
Fall 2023
Location:
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Coffee & Conversation with Keith
Topic: Rondo Technology Hub & Broadband Connectivity
ReConnect Rondo’s Executive Director, Keith Baker, will get technical with us and share what’s next for connectivity. There will be time for questions from the community. Space is limited for this free event. Reserve your spot today.
TBD – Date to be announced soon
Location:
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Coffee & Conversation with Keith
Topic: Project Funding Sources & Financing
ReConnect Rondo’s Executive Director, Keith Baker, will share financial plans for the project. There will be time for questions from the community. Space is limited for this free event. Reserve your spot today.
TBD – Date to be announced soon
Past ReConnect Rondo Activities
- September 9: Selby Jazz Fest
- August 21: Community Neighborhood Planning Session
- August 10: Jazz in Action
- July 24: Coffee & Conversation with Keith (topic: Anti-Displacement & Community Investment)
- July 22: V-Fest
- July 22: ReConnect Rondo Elders Brunch
- July 20: Slow Roll – Underground Railroad Tour
- July 15: Taste of Rondo Block Party
- July 13: Jazz in Action
- July 8: Elders Brunch (45 participants)
- June 22: Slow Roll & Family Dinner (over 75 participants)
- June 19: Rondo Juneteenth Block Party (over 100 participants)
- January 12: An evening to celebrate, honor, and reimagine at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
- Through October 24: 120 Coffee with Keith conversations at Golden Thyme Coffee.
- September 14: 65 Zoom attendees for Metro State Lunch & Learn event
- September 10: approximately 400 visitors & conversations at Selby Ave Jazz Fest
- August 25: Intro to Team & Technical Studies Presentation & Dinner (over 125 participants)
- August 21: Central Honors Philando (over 60 conversations)
- August 7: Little Africa Festival (over 200 conversations)
- July 30: V-Fest (over 100 conversations)
- Saturdays, July 16 – August 13: Elders Brunch (over 150 participants)
- Thursdays, July 14 – August 11: Slow Roll & Family Dinner (over 150 participants)
- June 19: Rondo Juneteenth Block Party (over 75 participants)
- October 14-25: Rondo Community Library Sessions (over 50 participants)
- September 11: Selby Jazz Fest (over 400 conversations)
- July 7: Virtual Town Hall Meeting (over 80 participants)
- June 10-29: 4P Funding Model exploration (58 experts from various fields and community members)
- June 2-3: Community Benefits Workshops (40 participants)
- May 24-27: Listen & Learn Zoom Meetings (120 participants)
- April: Mass Mailing (9,000 postcards to all Rondo households and businesses in Summit University/Frogtown area)
- February 2: Legislative Action (testified to the Minnesota House Transportation Policy Committee)
- Rondo Roundtable member engagement
- Brand refresh
- New Executive Director
- Jurisdictional relationships solidified
- ReConnect Rondo Technical Advisory Team established
- Community ecosystem mapping
- Purpose & Need position paper submitted to MnDOT
- “Listening, Learning, Leveraging, Leaning In” report
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Panel (included community tours and 125 interviews)
- Health Impact Assessment
- Friendly Streets Initiative/ReConnect Rondo (250+ surveys completed)
- Surveys at Rondo Block Party, Rondo Days and Selby Jazz Fest
- Healthy Communities Initiative study