Reviving Uptown Minneapolis: New Leadership and Exciting Developments

Uptown Minneapolis has had a rough few years — let’s not pretend otherwise. Vacant storefronts, safety concerns, and a whole lot of “is Uptown over?” chatter. 😬

But according to the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, the Uptown Association just brought in nonprofit and events veteran Stefani Pennaz as executive director, and the comeback plan is officially moving.

The big signs?
🎨 Uptown Art Fair returning after two years away
🌮 New businesses like Arizona Taco Co. and Moona Moono
🏗️ Apartment development plans at Seven Points
👮 More public safety patrols
🚶 Better foot traffic and more neighborhood energy

For homeowners, this is the part to watch: neighborhoods don’t usually turn around all at once. They turn when people start showing up again.

Credit: Abby Bulger / Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. 📰

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