Talmage Triangle Expansion

History of the Design

That same year, Minneapolis Public Works Surface Water and Sewers began planning for the removal of the blacktop and curb from the vacated street. With the support of dedicated donations, SECIA enlisted Metro Blooms to create a sustainable rain garden landscape design.

Metro Blooms presented three design concepts for the community to review and vote on. The cascading rain garden design, shown here, emerged as the preferred choice.

This design incorporates a dry streambed that begins near the railroad tracks and flows into a rain garden near the street. Along the east side, three new trees and a variety of native shrubs provide greenery and habitat. A row of seating boulders would replace the existing guardrail, and permeable pavers would offer access to a seating area within the garden. Pathways planted with Pennsylvania sedge and buffalo grass would seamlessly connect the new space to the existing Talmage Crossing Garden, while hardy native perennials would fill the landscape.

In 2020, the city placed the project on indefinite hold. However, the neighborhood remains committed to making this vision a reality and will continue working to bring this vital community space to life.