The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association, Inc. (DMNA) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors. It is recognized by the City of Minneapolis as the official neighborhood organization for Downtown East and Downtown West neighborhoods (click to see map). Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Downtown East or West is eligible to volunteer, support, and become a voting member of DMNA.
DMNA is involved in a variety of programs and activities related to Arts, Culture & Education; Crime & Safety; Land Use Development & Public Realm Improvements; and Affordable Housing & Homeless Outreach. Funding for many of DMNA’s projects comes from the Neighborhood Revitalization Project (NRP) and the Neighborhoods 2020 Program.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) exists to promote the common good and general welfare of the residents, businesses, and employees of Downtown Minneapolis. Activities include neighborhood meetings, support of neighborhood improvement projects, reviewing commercial and residential development proposals, and reviewing and commenting on neighborhood matters to be discussed at higher governmental levels. The DMNA serves as the official liaison between its constituents and Minneapolis’ City Council and Planning Department (CPED).
COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Arnold, Legacy Condominiums
Jim Bishop, Bridgewater Lofts
Dan Brophy, River Towers
Kristen Hansen, American Trio Lofts
Abby Larson, Treasurer, Sherman Associates
LaTonya Reeves, Hennepin County
Isaac Risseeuw, 240 Park Avenue Apartments
Carletta Sweet, Secretary, River West
Dianne Walsh, Bridgewater Lofts
BOUNDARY MAP
Click here to view a PDF map of downtown.
Click here to view a JPG map of downtown with neighborhood boundaries
Click here to view PDF map of downtown with neighborhood boundaries
DMNA DOCUMENTS
DMNA NRP Phase I Plan
DMNA NRP Phase II Plan
DMNA Bylaws – Approved on 9-20-2021
DMNA Grievance Policy – Adopted 10-18-2021
DMNA 2021 IRS Form 990
DMNA 2021 MN Charitable Organization Annual Report
DMNA BOARD MINUTES
2022 DMNA Board Minutes
2021 DMNA Board Minutes
2020 DMNA Board Minutes
2019 DMNA Board Minutes
2018 DMNA Board Minutes
2017 DMNA Board Minutes
2016 DMNA Board Minutes
2015 DMNA Board Minutes
2014 DMNA Board Minutes
2013 DMNA Board Minutes
2012 DMNA Board Minutes
2011 DMNA Board minutes
2010 DMNA board minutes
Board minutes archive (1995-2009)