Uptown is at a critical moment.

Residents, small businesses, and people living outside are all experiencing the strain of current conditions. Public health and safety concerns persist, while too many people remain unsheltered in unsafe circumstances. The status quo is not working for anyone.

This letter-writing campaign is focused on outcomes, not ideology. It asks City leaders to move beyond plans and statements and deliver visible, measurable improvements in Uptown.

By sending these letters, participants are calling for shared goals many in our community broadly agree on:

• fewer people living unsheltered outdoors

• safe, accessible indoor options when encampments are addressed

• clean and safe public spaces as a basic public health standard

• clear timelines and transparency about what happens next

The campaign is structured in stages to reflect urgency while allowing time for action. Each letter builds on the last, increasing clarity and expectations without escalating rhetoric.

You can send the letter as written or personalize it with your own perspective. Each message is delivered directly to the elected officials responsible for conditions in Uptown.

This effort is about speaking up together, constructively and consistently, to help move Uptown toward real improvement for everyone who lives, works, and spends time here.

To learn more, visit UptownUnitedMPLS.org