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Candy canes, carols, and cheer: Winter events in North Loop + Root District!

Below you will find a list of various events across North Loop and Root District that will make your heart grow three sizes instantly! Click on the infographics to learn more about each.

If there is an event you know of that isn’t listed here- please email [email protected] and we will get the list updated ASAP!

 

Starting 11/24 North Loop Galley's Festival of Trees

Starting 11/24 Mpls Downtown Council's Holidays on Nicollet

12/3/2023 Hewing Hotel's xChange

12/6/2023 Mpls Downtown Council's Sip, Saunter, Shop

12/7/2023 Catholic Charities' Spirit of the Season

Starting 12/14/2023 Fulton Taproom's Minni-Dazzle

12/16/2023 North Loop Winter Market

Recording and presentation of Annual Meeting now available!

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to our Annual Meeting!

We had a great time sharing updates and watching the game with you all. Please find a recording of the meeting and the slide deck used below:

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2023 Annual Meeting Slide Deck.pdf

Nu Loop Partners Annual Meeting, July 25th starting at 5pm

It's time to celebrate!

Another year of NūLoop Partners has gone by and we've got so much to reflect upon and new goals to champion in the coming year. Join us July 25th at the Glass House to review  next year's work plan and enjoy a happy hour before the ball game. We will be attending the Twins vs. Mariners game starting at 6:40 pm- tickets included! Please RSVP here. We hope to see you there!

NuLoop Partners General Membership Meeting on May 30, at the Glass House – “Opportunities in the Food Sector”

The May NuLoop Partners General Membership meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 30, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Glass House, located at 145 Holden St. North.  We have an exciting panel planned- Emily Paul is the newest to join our lineup of experts in food production and co-manufacturing to discuss challenges and opportunities in Nu Loop. Snacks and drinks will be available, and we will make time to network together! This meeting will be in-person only at this time, so please reserve your seat via Eventbrite while they are available.

Creating a Net Zero Framework for a Climate Resilient Future – Minneapolis Root District – April 18, from 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Glass House

Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 7:45AM-10AM Glass House, Minneapolis, MN Please register via Eventbrite

7:45 - 8:15 AM Breakfast and Networking 8:15 - 9:00 AM Keynote Speaker, Mary Ludgin with Heitman 9:00 - 9:15 AM Minneapolis Root District "Where we have been and where we are going." with Katilin McCoy, Cushing Terrell and Shannon Fitzgerald, NūLoop Partners 9:15 - 10:00 AM Panel Discussion - The Future for the Root District - District Energy and Food District
Just west of Target Field is a largely industrial area called the Root District. Anchored by the Minneapolis Farmers Market and soon to be impacted by the Green Line LRT extension, the district is prime for redevelopment. NūLoop Partners and the Urban Land Institute invite you to a conversation to learn from leading experts and explore how this district can weave energy, food, and equity into a narrative that sets the tone for measurable sustainable development targets. Join us on April 18th to hear from Mary Ludgin, Head of Global Research for Heitman, as she shares global trends in decarbonization within real estate, changes in the regulatory backdrop for developers and building owners, and how other cities/regions are approaching the net zero imperative for a climate-resilient future. What does it truly take to create an environmentally and economically sustainable future? Over breakfast at the Glass House, a site that embodies so many of these goals, learn from Mary and then dive deep into the future of the Root District as Kaitlin McCoy (Cushing Terrell) and Shannon Fitzgerald (NūLoop Partners) share the findings from Creating Net Zero Framework for a Climate Resilient Future. They will discuss what it takes to advance district energy, pursue net zero at a larger scale, and integrate equitable frameworks into district energy. Our panel will lay out the future of development that will make this district unlike any other in the metro area. Member pricing ranges from $35-59, with discounts for the public sector, non-profits, and young leaders. Cost of the program includes breakfast and two hours* of continuing education credits. *Minnesota Department of Commerce Real Estate CE, AIA and AICP credits have been applied for and are pending approval.

Zoom Recording and presentation from the February 21, General Membership meeting now available

The Zoom Recording and presentation from the February 21, General Membership meeting are now available.  Alison Babb and Grace Rude from Homegrown Minneapolis presented the new Minneapolis Food Vision.

Homegrown Minneapolis is a citywide initiative expanding our community’s ability to grow, process, distribute, eat, and compost more healthy, sustainable, locally grown foods. Homegrown Minneapolis brings together key partners from local government, area businesses, community organizations, non-profits, and residents to build a healthy, local food system. Topic: The new Minneapolis Food Vision The Minneapolis Food Vision is the roadmap to develop and guide our food system’s work. The goals of the Minneapolis Food Vision are to:
  • Develop a 2033 roadmap for Minneapolis food systems action
  • Build on previous efforts and plans
  • Align with Milan Urban Food Policy Pact
  • Incorporate data and community input
Understanding how the food equity table is being set in Minneapolis will inform NūLoop Partner’s exploration of the potential to create equity, innovation, and creativity through the food sector in the Root District.

Tonight’s NuLoop Partners General Membership Meeting will take place via Zoom!

The next NuLoop Partners General Membership Meeting will take place TONIGHT, February 21, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., via Zoom.  Although the worst of the storm will be overnight and on Wednesday, we are setting this evening’s meeting as zoom only. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3383366647?from=addon Meeting ID: 338 336 6647 Speaker: Alison Babb, Manager of Homegrown Minneapolis Homegrown Minneapolis is a citywide initiative expanding our community’s ability to grow, process, distribute, eat, and compost more healthy, sustainable, locally grown foods. Homegrown Minneapolis brings together key partners from local government, area businesses, community organizations, non-profits, and residents to build a healthy, local food system. Topic: The new Minneapolis Food Vision The Minneapolis Food Vision is the roadmap to develop and guide our food system's work.

The goals of the Minneapolis Food Vision are to:
  • Develop a 2033 roadmap for Minneapolis food systems action
  • Build on previous efforts and plans
  • Align with Milan Urban Food Policy Pact
  • Incorporate data and community input
Understanding how the food equity table is being set in Minneapolis will inform NūLoop Partner's exploration of the potential to create equity, innovation, and creativity through the food sector in the Root District.
 

2023 NuLoop Partners Meeting Schedule

NuLoop Partners General Membership meetings will take place on the following dates in 2023:

  • February 7
  • March 28
  • May 30
  • July 25 Annual Meeting + Twins vs. Mariners game at Target Field
  • September 19
  • November 21
The meetings will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Glass House located at 145 Holden St. North.