Bloomington and Lake Shared Visions

 
 
 

 The Bloomington and Lake area is home to many Somali and Latinx small businesses and richly surrounded by residents as well as creative practitioners

Here’s a map of properties and businesses impacted by the uprising

 

MIGIZI's location on 27th Avenue burned down in 2020 and they are in the process of renovating a new location at 1845 Lake Street

In the future, MIGIZI's new home will nurture the development of American Indian youth and a home for all youth along Lake Street

 

 The Jigjiga Business Center and In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater are cultural anchors and businesses in the Bloomington and Lake area exploring projects.

Bloomington and Lake Priorities

  • Build on partnerships, such as MIGIZI and Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery developing native medicine gardens with American Indian youth

  • Support the opening and activation of Plaza Centenario as an important outdoor space for the Latinx community

  • Support planned development projects (Jigjiga Business Center, Avalon Theater renovation, etc.)

  • Create a home for all youth on Lake Street (MIGIZI, YWCA, YMCA, etc.)

  • Celebrate the wins and projects that are happening

  • Deepen relationships and collaboration

 

Bloomington and Lake Guiding Principles

The Bloomington Area Leadership Team developed 4 Guiding Principles for the Bloomington and Lake area process in October 2021

  • Center voices of local community, ensure that those with more resources don’t drive the process.

  • Build a process that supports us to trust one another.

  • Create a sense of welcome where everyone feels a part of Lake Street.

  • Understand the history of Lake Street.

 

Learn More About the Bloomington & Lake Themes

 

BLOOMINGTON & LAKE VISIONS

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