Overview: The Minneapolis Planning Commission meeting on June 22, 2026, was dominated by discussions on the proposed Democracy Center on Minnehaha Avenue. The project, which involves a 16,600 square-foot addition to the former Third Precinct, raised concerns among local business owners and community members about its impact on traffic, parking, and accessibility. Despite modifications to the design, including widening an alley and relocating a parking garage, questions remained about the project’s effect on local businesses and neighborhood traffic flow.