38th & Chicago Re-envisioned
The City is working with the community to re-envision the intersection of 38th & Chicago. We are engaging with the community to redesign and reconstruct this area.
Dates
2021 - 2027
Project overview
Project details
Public Works is reconstructing the intersection of 38th & Chicago.
Construction began June 8, 2026. It will be completed in two phases. Phasing will reduce impacts, maintain access and support timely delivery of the project.
In 2022, we began a process to engage with the community. Through this process, we re-envisioned and redesigned the area in a way that reflects community needs.
We recognized that there was a strong desire for an intentional, robust, and honest community engagement process. This was a significant opportunity for us all to define the future of 38th & Chicago.
In 2020, George Perry Floyd Jr. was murdered at 38th & Chicago, forever changing the intersection and surrounding community. This area is known as George Perry Floyd Square (GFS), and it has evolved beyond its original roadway design.
Project update
On December 11, 2025, Minneapolis City Council approved the concept layout for the 38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned project. The project will reconstruct about 0.5 miles of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street. This work will happen on 38th Street, from Park Avenue to 10th Avenue, and on Chicago Avenue, from 37th Street to 39th Street.
See the Council-approved concept layout
The community-driven design includes:
- Flexible space for gatherings
- Art and Memorials
- Pedestrian safety and traffic calming
- Green Space and stormwater management
- Restored transit service
- New all ages and abilities bikeways
- Access to homes and businesses
- On-street parking
Phase 1 completed photos
Construction timeline
Phase 1
Phase 1 construction was completed early and the roadway is fully open to traffic.
Phase 2
Phase 2 is anticipated to begin in early 2027 and substantially completed by the end of 2027.
Traffic impacts
38th Street and Chicago Avenue closure
38th Street and Chicago Ave are now currently open to all vehicle traffic. These streets will again close in spring of 2027 for Phase 2 Construction.
Access to businesses in the project work area will remain open throughout construction.
Traffic calming measures may be implemented in the project work area. When they are installed, we will share this specific information.
Community engagement
Office hours
Please note: The office hours are paused for the year and will resume next spring.
Weekly stakeholder meeting
Weekly meetings will pause for the rest of the year and resume monthly in January.
Community engagement
We continue to engage the community.
Past engagement summary
Read about the engagement activities, feedback, and themes collected from community members.
Project goals
Engagement goals
- Allow for racial healing
- Honor the voices of the Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community
- Develop community relationships
- Work together with the community to make decisions about the project
- Lead an engagement process to work and learn together with the community
Design goals
- Redesign the street to reflect community needs
- Include space within the public right-of-way (ROW) for community use
- Explore transit and pedestrian design options
- Maintain access for residents and businesses
- Include trees and native plants
Past meetings
Pre-construction open house - Monday, April 13 & Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The project team held two open house meetings so people could learn about the project and ask questions. One meeting was held online (April 13). The other was held in person (April 14) at Phelps Recreation Center. Staff were there to share project details and answer questions.
George Perry Floyd Square at 38th & Chicago
The City and community are creating a vision for the future of George Perry Floyd Square.
Project resources
Checklist, fact sheets, and concept layout
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Project phase
This project is currently in the design phase.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
Contact us
Fontaine Burruss
Senior Transportation Planner
Public Works
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