Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleConstruction is scheduled to commence on George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on 8 June, six years after George Floyd's murder. George Floyd, a Black man, was killed in May 2020 by police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for over nine minutes. The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue became a significant memorial and community gathering place following his death. The city's revamp aims to implement street and infrastructure improvements, supporting remembrance, gathering, and safety, with completion expected next year. The updated design will reopen the intersection to traffic while maintaining a dedicated memorial area, featuring flexible gathering spaces, art, green spaces, and bikeways. In fullWork set to begin on George Floyd Square as city revamps memorial site six years after his murderThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
George Floyd Square revamp to begin six years on from his murder
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleConstruction is scheduled to commence on George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on 8 June, six years after George Floyd's murder. George Floyd, a Black man, was killed in May 2020 by police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for over nine minutes. The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue became a significant memorial and community gathering place following his death. The city's revamp aims to implement street and infrastructure improvements, supporting remembrance, gathering, and safety, with completion expected next year. The updated design will reopen the intersection to traffic while maintaining a dedicated memorial area, featuring flexible gathering spaces, art, green spaces, and bikeways. In fullWork set to begin on George Floyd Square as city revamps memorial site six years after his murderThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
