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Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting

7/24/2017

 
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The next Whittier Environmental Sustainability Committee meeting will be 6pm Wednesday, July 26th at Soo Line Community Garden (29th & Garfield). Bring lawn chairs if you wish, otherwise there is a cluster of large rocks to sit on. There is a pop-up shelter that can be used in the event of rain/extreme heat. 

The agenda will include a tour of the garden, brainstorming energy alternatives for Whittier, and next steps for the "Whittier Green Corps." New faces are always welcome! 

Caffeine and Kickstands

7/12/2017

 
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Community Issues Meeting - July 10th

7/6/2017

 
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Whittier Bike Patrol

6/26/2017

 
For the second straight year the Whittier Alliance will be funding a bike patrol for the neighborhood. Uniformed MPD officers will be on duty Thursday-Sunday during the summer months and will be focusing on community engagement. If you see them say hello!

Whittier Bike Patrol Stats
June 2nd-24th
  • Direct Positive Community Contacts - 91
  • Business Checks - 42
  • Directed Patrols - 44
  • Alley Sweeps - 24

Whittier BIG IDEAS Grant

5/18/2017

 
For application materials and more information, visit our BIG IDEAS page.
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Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting

5/9/2017

 
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Whittier's only net zero house (producing more energy than it uses), will be the site of the next Environmental Sustainability Committee meeting! The home on Harriet Ave owned by Stewart and Linda Herman is also thought to be the oldest in the US that has achieved net zero status. The home has been featured on tpt's Almanac show, the Star Tribune, and the Minneapolis St. Paul Home Tour. The Hermans will give a tour of the home and talk about how to restore a residence to reduce its carbon footprint. 

Whittier Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting
Saturday, May 20
3-4:30pm
2021 Harriet Ave

All are welcome to attend! 

If you are interested in learning more about Whittier's Environmental Sustainabilty Committee, contact Paul Shanafelt at 612-871-7756 or paul@whittieralliance.org.

Whittier Good Business Awards

4/19/2017

 
Zeus Jones believes innovation starts with people, not technology or process. As their business expanded, they chose to move to Whittier. Every year, they create a gift for all their clients. Last year, that gift was the Eat Street Cookbook, “From Eat Street, with Love.” It was also a gift for the Whittier Alliance. The book was sold online and at Greater Goods and Magers and Quinn. Zeus Jones donated the proceeds of the cookbook to the Whittier Alliance, which will help fund neighborhood events and projects.

Helpful, patient, and environmentally conscious, owner Jamie McDonald and the crew at Sunrise Cyclery are a tremendous asset to Whittier. Many of their bike parts and accessories are inexpensive, and they sometimes give them away for free. Sunrise offers free bike mechanic tutorials for anyone, no matter your age or biking know-how. They co-hosted the Whittier Bike Fair last fall where they offered free bike tune-ups, food, and resources for the neighborhood. Jamie volunteered several hours of his time to fix up over 40 bikes for free at the Caffeine & Kickstands event last summer that was co-hosted by Whittier Alliance and Spyhouse. Whittier is lucky to have such a wonderful, community-oriented business.

On behalf of the Whittier neighborhood, we congratulate Zeus Jones and Sunrise Cyclery on receiving the 2016 Whittier Good Business Award!

Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup

4/15/2017

 
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New Whittier Alliance Board Members Elected

4/11/2017

 
Meet your new Whittier Alliance board members: David Bagley, Kaley Brown, Jen Kader, Carrie McCabe-Johnston, & Chafoxey Mitchner!

                Annual Meeting Next Thursday!                         Board Candidate Info.  + Resource Fair List                                          Now Available

3/22/2017

 
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​Please join us for the Whittier Alliance Annual Meeting next Thursday!
Thursday, March 30th from 5:30pm- 8:00pm 
Whittier International Elementary School (315 W 26th street) 

The Annual Meeting features:
  • social hour with Eat Street snacks/refreshments
  • neighborhood resource fair (see list below)
  • Board member elections- For 2017 Board Candidate Information CLICK HERE  
  • Ward 10 updates from your city council representative
  • a 2016 neighborhood recap and a preview of what's to come in 2017
  • Good Neighbor & Good Business awards
Translation and childcare will be provided. 

Resource Fair Attendees:
  • Art Buddies
  • Hennepin History Museum    
  • Whittier Asset Mapping Project
  • Children's Theatre Company
  • Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation
  • Urban Ventures
  • Mia
  • MCAD
  • Youth Farm
  • Minneapolis Police Dept. - 5th Precinct
  • Ward 10 Council Member Lisa Bender
  • Midtown Greenway Coalition
  • Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
  • SunShare
  • FairVote Minnesota
  • Citizens Utility Board
  • Hmong Farmers Association
  • Sustainable Resources Center
  • Futsal Society
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
  • Whittier Alliance
  • Move Minneapolis 
  • The Sanneh Foundation 

For more information about the Annual Meeting contact our office at 612-871-7756 or info@whittieralliance.org.


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    Upcoming Meetings

    Community Issues/Summer Social

    Monday, August 14th
    5:00-8:30    PM 
    Whittier Park
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    CI minutes 6-2017.pdf
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    Business Association 
    Wednesday, August 9th
    4:00-5:30PM     
    Learning in Style
    ​2200 Nicollet Ave

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    BA minutes 06-2017.pdf
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Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Overview of Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Guiding Documents
    • Neighborhood Association
    • Board & Staff
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Meeting Minutes
  • Get Involved
    • Environmental Sustainability Committee
    • Community Issues
    • Task Forces
    • Volunteer/Internship Opportunities
  • Calendar
  • Resources
    • BIG IDEAS Grant
    • Homeowners & Renters
    • For Businesses >
      • Development
      • Whittier Wheels
      • Facade Improvement
      • Resource Guides
      • Training and Counseling
      • Financial Assistance
    • Graffiti Removal
    • Safety
    • Affordable Housing
    • Dining Guide
    • Hennepin County Community Resources
    • Youth Programming
  • Donate
  • Contact
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