Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals

The official 14 goals that guide Minneapolis toward becoming a healthy, sustainable, and thriving place for all by 2040.

Vision

"Done right, growth can help our city become a healthy, sustainable, and thriving place for all."

- Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan

The 14 Minneapolis 2040 Goals

1 Eliminate Disparities

In 2040, Minneapolis will see all communities fully thrive regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, country of origin, religion, or zip code; having eliminated deep-rooted disparities in wealth, opportunity, housing, safety, and health.

Focus: Equity across all demographics
2 More Residents and Jobs

In 2040, Minneapolis will have more residents and jobs, and all people will equitably benefit from that growth.

Focus: Inclusive economic growth
3 Affordable and Accessible Housing

In 2040, all Minneapolis residents will be able to afford and access quality housing throughout the city.

Focus: Housing equity and stability
4 Living-Wage Jobs

In 2040, all Minneapolis residents will have the training and skills necessary to participate in the economy and will have access to a living-wage job.

Focus: Economic opportunity for all
5 Healthy, Safe, and Connected People

In 2040, Minneapolis residents will be socially connected in ways that promote individual and community wellness, with every resident enjoying a safe environment and healthy life.

Focus: Community wellness and safety
6 High-Quality Physical Environment

In 2040, Minneapolis will enjoy a high-quality and distinctive physical environment in all parts of the city.

Focus: Urban design and infrastructure
7 History and Culture

In 2040, Minneapolis will successfully preserve and further develop our cultural heritage as a way to build our identity, depth of place, and economic vitality.

Focus: Cultural preservation and identity
8 Creative, Cultural, and Natural Amenities

In 2040, Minneapolis will sustain a healthy, diverse, and thriving cultural community supported by a wide array of creative, artistic, cultural, natural, and recreational amenities that are accessible to all residents.

Focus: Arts, culture, and nature access
9 Complete Neighborhoods

In 2040, all Minneapolis residents will have access to employment, retail services, healthy food, parks, and other daily needs via walking, biking, and public transit.

Focus: 15-minute neighborhoods
10 Climate Change Resilience

In 2040, Minneapolis will be resilient to the effects of climate change and diminishing natural resources, and will be on track to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Focus: Climate action and adaptation
11 Clean Environment

In 2040, Minneapolis will have healthy air, clean water, and a vibrant ecosystem.

Focus: Environmental health
12 Healthy, Sustainable, and Diverse Economy

In 2040, Minneapolis will have a healthy, sustainable, and diverse economy that supports businesses and residents while maintaining the city's fiscal health.

Focus: Economic sustainability
13 Proactive, Accessible, and Sustainable Government

In 2040, Minneapolis government will be proactive, accessible, sustainable, and will lead with a racial equity lens to ensure all communities thrive.

Focus: Effective governance
14 Equitable Civic Participation System

In 2040, Minneapolis will have an equitable civic participation system that enfranchises everyone, recognizes the core and vital service neighborhood organizations provide to the City of Minneapolis, and builds people's long-term capacity to organize to improve their lives and neighborhoods.

Focus: Community engagement
Youth Relevance

These comprehensive goals directly impact Minneapolis youth through:

  • Goal 1: Eliminating educational and opportunity gaps
  • Goal 3: Ensuring affordable housing for young adults
  • Goal 4: Creating pathways to living-wage jobs
  • Goal 5: Building safe, connected communities for youth
  • Goal 9: Providing accessible youth services in every neighborhood
  • Goal 10: Preparing youth for climate resilience careers
  • Goal 12: Supporting youth entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Goal 13: Youth-focused government services and programs
  • Goal 14: Amplifying youth voice in civic decisions
Implementation Timeline
2020-2025
2025-2030
2030-2040

Plan Adopted: December 7, 2018 by City Council

Effective Date: January 1, 2020

Target Year: 2040

Review Schedule: Updated every 10 years per Metropolitan Land Planning Act