Minneapolis Considers Design Work On Downtown Park
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council is considering design work on downtown park near the Vikings Stadium.
The Star Tribune reports a council committee Wednesday is considering a $1.8-million contract with San Francisco-based Hargreaves Associates to design the 4.2-acre park that would be called The Downtown East Commons.
According to city documents, Hargreaves' budget puts the park's total price tag at $18.7 million. The first phase would be done by the Vikings 2016 season and the second before Super Bowl 2018, hosted by Minneapolis.
Minnesota Public Radio News reports only $1.2 million has been raised so far, mostly from the Vikings. But Council Member Jacob Frey says the nonprofit created to manage the space can make a compelling case to potential donors.
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