The process has reflected a persistent pattern in Minneapolis, where the voices of people of color are systematically sidelined or erased in public engagement.
The Minneapolis City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey's previous veto, but the contentious debate over George Floyd Square continues.
The debate over developing George Floyd Square centers around whether it should be turned into a pedestrian plaza or whether cars should be allowed through.
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move forward with a study that explores turning the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue into a pedestrian mall.