The “passage of mourning” – a list of the names of people killed by police that is repainted on the street annually – would remain, albeit slightly north of its current location.

While calling the plaza “a sacred place,” the city would restore vehicular access to the neighborhood’s many driveways, garages and driveways, with full access for transit, emergency vehicles and deliveries. But traffic would be calmed with curb extensions, raised walkway crossings, a raised intersection and wider sidewalks.

The report acknowledges “excitement” over the city leading work in the square, with some saying there aren’t enough black voices involved. Some critics want to see more progress over the protesters’ original 24 “demands for justice,” that include requiring police officers to maintain private liability insurance and firing some leaders of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension before development begins, particularly at People’s Way.

A community-led town hall meeting to discuss an alternative plan will be held Nov. 6 at Calvary Lutheran Church. Residents say they will urge the city to shelve its plan and instead focus on a health care and housing proposal, saying they want the city to make sure any development honors the legacy of black lives taken by police violence and trauma on which the neighborhood endured.

Alexander Kado, senior project manager in charge of George Floyd Square, said the city is still receiving feedback on the report. There was a public dialogue for open dinner on Tuesday evening.

Details of the plans include: