Other
Projects
Writing & Research
"Last-Minute Cross-Country Train Travel -- With Kids!", Lisa Nelson, streets.mn March 2025.
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"How We Would Improve St. Paul's CIB Process", Lisa Nelson and Scott Berger, streets.mn March 2025.
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"What is St. Paul's CIB? You Don't Know, and That's the Problem", Lisa Nelson and Scott Berger, streets.mn February 2025.
"Neighbors give thumbs down to I-94 expansion", Barb Thoman and Lisa Nelson, streets.mn November 2023
"The Cold Equations of Roadway Safety", Lisa Nelson, streets.mn April 2023
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"Car-Free Goals: How to Succeed Through Failure", Lisa Nelson, streets.mn February 2023
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"I-94 in the Union Park District: A History of Prioritizing Speed Over Community", Barb Thoman and Lisa Nelson, streets.mn December 2022
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"Play Streets and Block Parties: Reimagining Residential Streets as Neighborhood Resources", Lisa Nelson, streets.mn August 2022.
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St. Paul Play Streets
Advocacy and education, promoting equity and access in the Block Party Permit process in St. Paul, MN.
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St. Paul Play Streets website.
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"Neighborhood Play Street Kit" including barricades and activities available to borrow, thanks to a grant from Social Health Labs.
More information: "Play Streets Promote Equity, Community for All Ages" Amy Gage, Streets.mn, August 31, 2021
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Community Involvement
Board Member, Union Park District Council (2024-present)​Member (2016-present) and co-chair (2022-present) of Union Park District Council's Transportation Committee.
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Planning, organizing, leading, and creating promotional materials for community events and activities.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Board Secretary, St. Paul School of Northern Lights (2024-present). Chair of Advancement committee, chair of Fundraising Task Force.
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Snelling & University Alliance
As a member of UPDC's Snelling and University Task Force, working to establish the Snelling & University Alliance, a partnership with Hamline Midway Coalition, Midway Chamber of Commerce, and African Economic Development Solutions. Research, grant writing, web design.​
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Neighborhood Block Parties & Art Projects
Obtaining permits and creating promotional materials for neighborhood Block Parties & Events.
Neighborhood art projects, including group painting, t-shirt tie-dyeing, and DIY yard signs. Funding from a Micro Grant from Union Park District Council, and contributions from neighbors.
Walking & Biking Events
Issues-based events, bringing together neighbors, stakeholders, and decision-makers to learn, connect, and advocate for safety and livability. Organized and lead with Union Park District Council's Transportation Committee and other partners.
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