District Court orders Minneapolis to halt 2040 plan
Several groups filed a lawsuit against the city, arguing the plan failed to outline its environmental impact, demanding it comply with the Environmental Rights Act.
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Several groups filed a lawsuit against the city, arguing the plan failed to outline its environmental impact, demanding it comply with the Environmental Rights Act.
The City Attorney's Office said Friday that it was beginning an appeal and working with other staff to "prepare to minimize disruption" from the judge's order.
A controversial plan intended to guide the city of Minneapolis’ growth throughout the next decade has been halted - for now - by a judge’s order.
Advocacy groups wanted Minneapolis to complete an environmental review before approving the 2040 plan.
Judge sides with groups that demand an environmental review of the city's proposal to end single-family zoning.