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 come from the Neighborhood Revitalization Project (NRP) and the Community Participation Program (CPP).
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
Pam McCrea, President
Andy Gittleman, Vice President
Carletta Sweet, Secretary
Dianne Walsh, Treasurer
Jim Bishop
Abby Larson
Douglas Pearson
Laurie Rice
Joe Tamburino
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 2019 Mill City Farmers Market Survey Results
DMNA 2018 Community Survey Results
DMNA NRP Phase I Plan
DMNA NRP Phase II Plan
DMNA 2011 Community Participation Plan
DMNA 2012-2013 Community Participation Plan
DMNA 2014-2016 Community Participation Plan
Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance
DMNA Bylaws – Approved on 9-20-2021
DMNA Grievance Policy – Adopted 10-18-2021
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)
