Welcome to the Seward Neighborhood Group

SNG’s Block Club resources support the leaders who keep Seward feeling like a small town in a big city. Whether you’re starting a new block club or keeping an established one going, these resources are here to help you get—and stay—connected.

Ensures that Seward’s built environment—housing, commercial and industrial property, utilities, parks, roads, bikeways, transit, the pedestrian environment—is safe, improving, serves all residents, owners and workers, and is well-maintained and environmentally sustainable.

Assesses resident well-being and community needs, from renter issues and public safety to community resilience and recovery. Members collaborate to develop programs and events that build an inclusive, equitable, and engaged Seward neighborhood.

The Environment Committee is a great way to build community and create hope. Get to know neighbors and do something, even something small, to protect and improve our natural environment. Together, we can take small steps, on our way to the changes we need.

The mission of the History Committee is to collect, research, and interpret stories and historical events related to the Seward Neighborhood and to share them with the public for purpose of education.

The SNG Small Grant program funds community-proposed initiatives that support the neighborhood. Since 2023, the Small Grant program has included beautification efforts, street art, festivals, educational events, restorative justice, as well as BIPOC and renter resident engagement.

The Seward Garden Tour brings neighbors together each year to stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Seward neighborhood. The evening wraps up with an after-party in a backyard garden, complete with refreshments, light snacks, and door prizes. Proceeds support community-led initiatives and beautification projects in Seward.

Seward Yard Sale Days brings neighbors together each fall for a weekend of garage and yard sales across Seward. Residents sign up to add their address to the neighborhood map and welcome shoppers to browse sales throughout the community. It’s an easy way to clear out unwanted items, meet neighbors, and enjoy some time outdoors. There’s no fee to participate in 2026.

Seward Towers Corporation preserves two residential high-rises that provide affordable housing to hundreds of Seward households. Formed in 1990 to preserve two buildings comprising one of the largest affordable housing projects in Minnesota, the corporation was created to keep residents integral to the Seward community.