Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward
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Background: More than two years of input from residents helped the City develop the long-term Bloomington Forwardinvestment plan to support three major community projects for better health, wellness, athletics and recreation.
In November 2023, via citywide referendum, Bloomington voters approved a half-percent local option sales tax to finance $155 million in bonds to pay for the projects. This includes the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal project which prioritizes, sustainability and desirable amenities to ensure continued connection of resident to nature and outdoor activities.
Background: More than two years of input from residents helped the City develop the long-term Bloomington Forwardinvestment plan to support three major community projects for better health, wellness, athletics and recreation.
In November 2023, via citywide referendum, Bloomington voters approved a half-percent local option sales tax to finance $155 million in bonds to pay for the projects. This includes the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal project which prioritizes, sustainability and desirable amenities to ensure continued connection of resident to nature and outdoor activities.
Background: The 2021 Park System Master Plan assessed existing park infrastructure, and established needs and priorities based on extensive stakeholder and community engagement and input.
A community-driven planning process will develop a new vision for Moir/Central Park, with design principles reflecting the Park System Master Plan’s priorities of natural resources, park facility needs, trails, mobility and equity.
Answers to common questions (FAQs) about the Nine Mile Creek Corridor project can be found on the project website.
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Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward has finished this stage
June - November 2024: Environmental and technical analysis/feasibility study.
Late Spring - Fall 2024: Community engagement.
Help Plan Moir Park Event
August 7, 2024, 5 - 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Moir Park Picnic Shelter
10320 Morgan Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431
Design / Community Feedback
Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward is currently at this stage
Fall 2024 - 2025: Schematic design, design development and community engagement.
Public Engagement - Concept Review
Monday, October 21, 3-5 p.m. at Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave. S.
Tuesday, October 22, 5-7 p.m. at Bloomington Center for the Arts' Black Box Theater, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.
The project team has listened to the community, collected technical information about the site and studied possibilities for improvements to natural resources, trails, and Moir Park. Concepts to illustrate what’s possible and provide alternatives for public input will be shared. This is part of the predesign/feasibility study process; the first phase of planning and design.
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Fox 9 Morning News Project Kickoff Video
June 5, 2024: The Community Celebration/project kickoff was held at Moir Park on June 5. Fox 9 Morning News aired a story ahead of the event, including an interview with Water Resources Specialist Jack Distel. He spoke about natural resources restoration and articulated why we are managing natural areas.