A years-long effort of city government, non-profit organizations and local youth advocacy groups, the UNICEF designation has been a long time coming, according to youth activists.
Project leaders hope that by expanding the light rail, they will be increasing accessibility to public transit to those most affected by redlining and systemic racism.
Lori Greene and Juliette Perine Myers were selected by a city panel to lead the creation of an artwork installation for the New Nicollet Redevelopment site.