NEXT MEETING OF

Community Issues Committee

Mon, August 9, 6-8:30pm
Summer Location:
City of Lakes Waldorf School
24th and Nicollet Ave.
CI Agenda July 2010
CI Minutes June 2010

Business Association

Wed, August 11
Franklin Lofts
111 Franklin Ave
Time TBD
please RSVP to 612-871-7756
BA Agenda July 2010
BA Minutes June 2010

NRP Steering Committee

Next meeting: to be determined

Whittier Alliance Office
10 East 25th Street

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Announcements

Look What's Happening in Whittier this Summer!

Summer is in full bloom, and Whittier is busy with exciting neighborhood events for the whole family. Scroll down on the homepage to Whittier Events and Happenings for a listing of summer fun, and make sure to check out our Youth Page to learn about all of the great opportunities for Whittier youth while school is out.

Whittier Commercial Area Design Standards Completed

The Whittier Design Guidelines Task Force and the Whittier Alliance have contracted with Lunning Wende & Assoc. to assist in the development of the Whittier Commercial Corridor Design Guidelines. Click here to see the completed Whittier Neighborhood Commercial Area Design Standards.

Whittier Historic Context Study Draft now available

Check out the draft of the Whittier Historic Context Study, prepared for the neighborhood at the request of the Whittier Alliance by Hess, Roise and Company. If you have any questions, or are interested in getting involved in the newly forming Historic Guideline Task Force, contact Marian. Read the draft of the study here: Whittier Historic Context Study Draft.

View the Calendar for all Whittier events

Whittier information & happenings!

Neighborhood Events

Join friends and family for a series of free and low-cost events in Whittier! For more information about any event, please go to our Calendar.

National Night Out

August 3
Join the Whittier Alliance in being a part of and organizing the biggest National Night Out in the country. This annual, nationwide event is Tuesday, August 3rd. NNO is encourages residents to get out in the community, hold block parties and get to know neighbors. It's a great way to encourage crime prevention, promote community-police partnerships and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening surrounded by friends and family.

Are you a block club leader or contact or interested in hosting a NNO event? The Whittier Alliance will once again be supporting residents in organizing their NNO block events. We offer ideas, connections to neighbors, businesses, and the city, as well as $100 grants for block club expenses. Download the Apartment Building & Block Club Activities application Contact Becky to find out more information, get in touch with your block club contact and NNO parties near your house. For more National Night Out ideas, visit the city National Night Out website

Peace Games

August 12, 12- 3 pm Washburn Fair Oaks Park
The annual Peace Games are held each August to celebrate the diverse cultures of Minneapolis. Children, youth and adults participate in cultural sports, learn new dances, make art projects from around the world, see exciting stage acts and enjoy ethnic snacks. Past celebrations have featured Hmong Butterfly dancers, Filipino Tinikeling, Mexico Lindo dancers and African dancers. Activities include India Henna Painting, Chinese Calligraphy (translating names into Chinese), soccer, Thai dancing, rugby and Kufi Hat making. The Peace Games are free and family-friendly.

Parade of Community Gardens

Aug. 21, 2010. 10-2pm Registered Community Gardens (We will be at Sooline)
Walk, bike, or drive to one, a few or all 40 community gardens in Minneapolis! Gardens will feature a variety of attractions including music, fresh food, heirloom tomato festival, and a beehive. Meet gardeners, and learn about these beautiful community treasures. For more information visit Gardening Matters

Youth Field Day

August 28,12-4 Whittier Park
The Whittier Alliance is sponsoring a fun-filled afternoon of field games and contests at the Whittier Park on August 28th. Test your skills with a basketball shoot, soccer dribble, jump rope race, and more! There will be contests and prizes for several age categories. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Please contact Becky at the Whittier Alliance office to register youth or for more information about this event.

Councilmember Lilligren's Whittier Office Hours

first Monday of every month; 9:30-noon

at the Whittier Alliance office, 10 E 25th Street

Did you know Councilmember Robert Lilligren has office hours in Whittier every month? CM Lilligren represents Ward 6, which includes Whittier, Stevens Square, Phillips West, and Ventura Village. He has been in office since 2001. To make an appointment, call Lilligren's office at: 612-673-2206.

Welcome to Whittier

Whittier is an active urban residential neighborhood just south of downtown Minneapolis. It was home to many of Minneapolis' historical founders, including the first Mayor of Minneapolis, Dorilus Morrison, and the Pillsbury and Washburn families. The neighborhood's notoriety and distinction is linked to the internationally-known Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) and the Children's Theatre, and a thriving stretch of Nicollet Avenue known as "Eat Street" due to its diverse restaurants and groceries. The neighborhood's 15,000 residents represent 30 countries, and over 25 language groups. The Whittier neighborhood is a historic and colorful mix of artistic culture and ethnic cultures. It is truly "The International Neighborhood," where diversity becomes community. The Whittier Alliance,the officially recognized Citizen Participation organization for the neighborhood, works with residents, businesses and governmental agencies to further the common interests of the Whittier neighborhood. Learn more about Whittier and the Alliance now.