With businesses continuing to move out of downtown Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey says that a new work group will look to bring the city back to its once vibrant feeling.
Frey joined News Talk 830 WCCO’s Chad Hartman to discuss the efforts to bring back Minneapolis, after several high-profile businesses decided to depart from long held buildings and locations.
Among the recent closures in Minneapolis are department stores Marshalls and Nordstrom Rack, as well as financial company Ameriprise, which is leaving its skyscraper and moving into a smaller office, with hybrid work becoming the new normal.
“What I’ve noticed is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the skyway or out on the street is pretty bumping,” Frey said, adding, “Mondays and especially Fridays, to be fair, are dead.”
Frey says downtown needs to adapt to the new reality, especially when it comes to retail and what he calls large "vanilla" conglomerates.
“What is alive and well is the smaller square footage, usually, locally-owned joints that you see in the north loop or the east side of the river.,” Frey said. “These areas are bustling with activity.”
Frey also said he foresees changing city code to allow for things like street-level daycares and other amenities convenient for downtown workers.
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