Connecting Franklin: Community Gathering & Visioning Session

Join us for an evening of food, conversation, and community visioning as we explore ways to strengthen connections along Franklin Avenue. Please register at this link.

What does the future of the Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor look like to you?

Join us for an evening of food, conversation, and community visioning as we explore ways to strengthen connections along Franklin Avenue and across Hiawatha Ave.

The Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor is home to vibrant cultures, small businesses, artists, community organizations, and gathering spaces. Yet many residents and visitors experience the corridor as disconnected, particularly around the Hiawatha Avenue underpass. We want to hear from the people who know the area best.

Together, we’ll share stories, identify assets and challenges, and imagine opportunities that could make the corridor more welcoming, connected, and vibrant for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

What to expect:

• Free pizza and refreshments
• Guided community discussion
• Opportunities to share ideas and experiences
• Meet neighbors, business owners, and community leaders
• Help shape future plans for the corridor

Everyone who lives, works, visits, or has a connection to the Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor is welcome.

Registration is encouraged to help with planning, but not required.

Hosted by NACDI, Redesign, Seward Civic & Commerce Association, and Seward Neighborhood Group