New plan for downtown Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Downtown Council has a new 13-year, estimated $2 billion plan of action to build a "flourishing 21st century city."

1. Double downtown population
2. Transform Nicollet Mall into a must-see destination
3. Build Gateway Park
4. Create a consistently compelling downtown experience
5. Establish a downtown sports district that includes a new Vikings stadium
6. Lead the nation in transportation options
7. Create and sustain green infrastructure
8. Forge connections to the University of Minnesota
9. End street homelessness
10. Launch a festival of ideas