1 week Ago By Cynthia Yi
Minneapolis is all set for the grand opening of The River Hub at Graco Park, a contemporary facility that promises to be a gathering space for the community with its tech and art-focused amenities. Scheduled for May 10th, with a range of activities from a Minneapolis Park Market at 10 am to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 am, the day is lined up to be one for the books. Located at 810 Sibley St.
NE, the brand-new 4,000-square-foot building will feature Spark’d Studios for tech and art education, a Riverview Room with Mississippi River views, and a small conference space. Keeping in line with Minneapolis' green initiatives, The River Hub doesn't fall short on its environmental responsibilities. According to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's website , the building meets "Net Zero" status, harnessing energy efficiency, solar panels, and geothermal systems while tackling the bird collision issue with specially coated windows.
As an added bonus, those eager to see the building for themselves can do so prior to the event, with visiting hours already in effect. In concert with these developments, the city is ramping up its infrastructure efforts with an extension of the riverfront trails. Come April 21, an approximately four-month-long closure of the Plymouth Avenue Bridge will take place, which simultaneously accommodates trail linkage and bridge maintenance.
Despite the inconvenience, trail users will eventually be rewarded with an unbroken, picturesque 1.5-mile trail connecting multiple parks, lined with safety and accessibility upgrades. Not to be forgotten during this summer of build-outs, several other bridges, including the iconic Stone Arch Bridge and Bridge 9, will see closures for repair work.
While the timings may strike some as inconvenient, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board urges the public to think long-term. Future generations will thank this summer's trail travelers for their patience as the fruits of these labors amount to a safer and more enjoyable riverfront experience, as reported by the Minneapolis Parks website . Mark your calendars and join in celebrating a step towards sustainability and community enhancement this May.
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