Restorative development progress, powered by community
An African American cultural enterprise district connected by a community land bridge is a big idea. A community investment opportunity to foster healing, trust and self-determination. A bold movement rooted in restorative development. Through innovative and sustainable practices, we can create vibrant urban spaces that restore and rejuvenate our environment. We can build a bridge to a brighter, more prosperous future. A bridge to better.
The community outcomes will be significant
- Equitable housing
- Business ownership infrastructure
- “Right to stay” measures
- “Right to return” measures
- Community ownership and investment
- Preservation of cultural heritage
- Proactive initiatives for our intergenerational residents, artists and entrepreneurs
- Sustainable wealth generation
We are well on our way
Great support has come from countless community engagements, conversations and contributions. Many studies have been conducted, making a technical, business, moral and just case for the land bridge. Much progress has been made with financial support from all sources of our 4P model. Read more here.
$6.2M
State Appropriation
$2M
Federal Reconnecting Communities Program Planning Grant
$1.5M
Congressional Directed Funding Net Zero Demonstration Project
$1M
State Appropriation Net Zero Demonstration Project
$2M
Federal Reconnecting Communities Program Planning Grant
Our path is paved with progress
After over 3,400 in-person community engagements, 9,000+ mailers, 290,000 digital impressions and community surveys, we’ve learned a lot. From early community discussions to a long-awaited apology to where we are today, significant progress has been made.
2015
Long-awaited apologies
Minnesota Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle and Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman apologize for agency’s participation in destruction of the Rondo Community. This signaled a critical pivot toward community healing.
2022 - 2024
Restorative Neighborhood Area Plan
The plan is paved with restorative development strategies. Through the Rondo Restorative Development Authority, we will ensure anti-displacement, community investment, funding mechanisms and capacity building.
2026-2030
Bold building
Construction begins for this groundbreaking initiative, including contract administration, land bridge construction, multi-use development construction and open space construction.
"Some say Rondo perished with Interstate 94. It did not. This is a renaissance."