Events
Join us for our community member meetings and other Sustain Saint Paul happenings. To see current opportunities to share your ideas and feedback in public processes, visit the Get involved page.
Sustain Saint Paul happy hour time!
Join us at Gambit Brewing (141 4th St E, Lower Level, Saint Paul) on Tuesday Dec 17 from 6-8pm. Located in Lowertown along 4th Street, it’s one of the only underground breweries in Saint Paul!
We’ll talk about urbanism, about legalizing land value taxes, about the proposed Conversion of Underutilized Building Tax Credit options, and other Sustain Saint Paul-like topics. But we’ll also greet friends new and old, and celebrate working and volunteering for a better Saint Paul. Join us!
Legalize LVT (Land Value Tax): Expert Panel Discussion
Legalize LVT (Land Value Tax): Expert Panel Discussion
In 2024 the Minnesota legislature came closer than ever to legalizing Land Value Tax (LVT). LVT shifts property tax incentives towards development and away from speculation. It can help transform our communities with new, sustainable housing and development.
Join LVT experts from across the nation to learn more about land value tax, its benefits and the barriers to its legalization. Panelists:
Nick Allen is a PhD candidate at MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning. His work asks how the institutions governing land shape urban development and constrain local politics. He considers planning dilemmas by drawing from comparative political economy, institutional economics, and public finance. Previously, Nick was an economic development official in Detroit and conducted research on urban transitions in South and Southeast Asia.
Josie Faas is the executive director of the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, and co-director of the Center for Property Tax Reform, an independent research center focused on issues of equity and transparency in taxation.
Adriana Rizzo is a PhD candidate at UC Riverside, President of Common Ground California, and member of Californians for Electric Rail.
Jamal Thomas is a member of California Common Ground. His research around Georgism and Land Value Tax led him to writing “Privatize the Methods, Publicize the Profits.” He won first place in the 2024 Henry George School of Social Science's Writing Contest (for University Students).
Event Agenda:
Intros, thank yous to LVT champions and elected officials, short video about LVT
Panel discussion
Q&A
Question for the Experts: Include questions in your RSVP, or email paul.manning163@gmail.com with subject: "LVT Event Question."
Co-hosts: Sierra Club, Common Ground MN, Neighbors for More Neighbors, Sustain Saint Paul, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, Our Streets, Sustainable Developer Collaborative, and Move Minnesota.
Signup Instructions: RSVP to receive zoom link and passcode.
Grand Avenue Neighborhood Stroll
Join us for this neighborhood stroll highlighting development along Grand Avenue.
Sustain Saint Paul Community Gathering
Meet up and support a local West 7th business. Join Sustain Saint Paul at Wandering Leaf Brewing Company for a casual happy hour. Join us as we celebrate community, sustainability, and to connect to fellow members!
Routes 54 and 87 stop nearby, and there is bike parking too. Carpooling is encouraged if you drive. All are welcome!
Escaping the Housing Trap
We are in a trap - where housing needs to be both affordable and a ‘good investment’. But is there a way out?
Downtown Investment Strategy Discussion
Join Sustain Saint Paul for a presentation by the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance about the new Downtown Investment Strategy,
Spring Warm-up Slow Roll
Join us at Lowertown Bike Shop for a community meet-up and slow roll.
Transit Equity Celebration and Land Use Reform Update
What were last year’s transformative transit wins at the State Capitol? How can we build on these wins with nation-leading land use policy changes?
Join State Senator Omar Fateh, Representative Larry Kraft, other elected officials, transit and community leaders to find out and get a sneak peek at some of the policies we are advocating for!
Light appetizers provided. Beer and non-alcoholic options available for purchase.
All are welcome! Please RSVP here to help us plan for you.
Co-hosted by Sierra Club, Move Minnesota, Neighbors for More Neighbors, Sustain Saint Paul, Common Ground USA-MN Chapter, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
Sustain Saint Paul Annual Elections Meeting
Interested in joining the board? We seek individuals who have a wide range of lived expertise and perspectives from any and all parts of the city. No previous board experience is necessary to join.
Anyone who attended two meetings in the past year can vote, and also can be nominated to be on the board.
Join us for our annual board meeting and elections! We’ll share our accomplishments of 2023, our goals for 2024, then vote on returning and new board seats! Join us via Zoom - January 29th 2023, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Water & Weather-Conscious Salting
Join us for a presentation by Capitol Region Watershed District and StopOverSalting about reducing pollution from winter deicing.
Holiday Hangout
Enjoy a casual evening supporting local business in West 7th neighborhood. Meet up at Keg & Case Market for a beer at Clutch Brewing Co, some gaming at Starcade or a little holiday shopping.
Community Celebrate
Mark your calendars for Sustain Saint Paul’s most exciting event of the year!
(Ticket sales are closed!) Rathskeller Tour & Social Hour
Join us for a private tour of The Rathskeller by Mancini’s - an adaptive reuse project in the former Schmidt Brewing complex.
Highland Bridge Walking Tour
Join us as we get back to our roots in Ward 3 - we will enjoy a walking tour of the progress in the Highland Bridge development (formerly the Ford Site) and then finish with socializing at the Lunds & Byerly’s patio.
Creative Enterprise Zone Neighborhood Walking Tour
Join us in the Creative Enterprise Zone for a walking tour and discussion with Taproot Investment Cooperative - followed by a drink at Dual Citizen Brewing Company.
Safer Summit Victory Lap
Celebrate the Summit Avenue Regional Trail with a slow roll community bike ride followed by a happy hour.
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Brews & the Bike Plan
Join us for a beer or beverage and review the bike plan with City Planner Jimmy Shoemaker! This is your chance to get the details and give some input. Click for details —>
Advocacy/Housing 101
We're going to host a workshop that will blend two topics together: the 1-4 unit housing study and advocacy. This will be a no-pressure opportunity to learn what we've done and want to do to advocate for affordable housing.
Advocacy/Housing 101
We're going to host a workshop that will blend two topics together: the 1-4 unit housing study and advocacy. This will be a no-pressure opportunity to learn what we've done and want to do to advocate for affordable housing.
The Big Picture: Community Brainstorming and Networking
Come help us BUILD OUR COMMUNITY and OUR CASE FOR CHANGE!
Join us for an evening of facilitated networking with Sherry Johnson of Cultivate Strategy. Share your stories about Saint Paul transportation, housing, and land use and work together to develop a compelling, community-sourced narrative to change hearts and minds.
Snacks provided. Bring a friend and a creative mind!
February social event postponed. Instead: Support a Safer Summit Avenue!
In response to recent developments we are inviting you to a Sustain Saint Paul Advocacy Day on Monday February 27th, in place of our community brainstorm session.
Join us and other sustainable transportation advocates at a presentation and Q&A session for the Summit Avenue Regional Trail. The community engagement is hosted by the Summit Hill Association and the Summit-University Planning Council. Although questions are pre-selected, our silent support is impactful!
Wear something purple or blue if you can and bring your bike helmet along with a positive attitude.
Let's show our support for the Parks & Recreation Department's excellent work around safety and accessibility on Summit Avenue!
See you there!
Monday February 27th - 6:00-7:30pm
House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Ave
Sustain Saint Paul Annual Elections Meeting
Join us for our annual board meeting and elections! We have 5 openings for board members and are now taking nominations! Nominate yourself or someone else (with permission, please!) between now and January 13. Send us a note with your nomination. Anyone who attended two meetings in the past year can vote, and also can be nominated to be on the board.
We’ll share our accomplishments of 2022, our goals for 2023, and if there’s time, we’ll also break out in topic-specific small groups & action squads.
Transit Oriented Development & Land Value Tax for Sustainability
LVT and TOD: they are not just for policy wonks, tax geeks, and transit freaks! Join us and a few other organizations as Metro Transit helps us decode what Land Value Tax (LVT) and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) mean and how sustainable housing intersects climate, transportation, and equity! You'll also learn about a bill to authorize the creation of land-value taxation districts that will be reintroduced by State Representative Steve Elkins.
Project tour and social hour
Want to see a new example of missing middle housing in St. Paul? Meet us at 83 Douglas Ave for a tour of a YardHomes cluster development, followed by socializing at Waldmann Brewery! Put it on your calendar and stay tuned for details!
Social hour and neighborhood stroll with Bill Lindeke
Join us for a social hour and neighborhood stroll with St. Paul’s own urban geographer Bill Lindeke! Bill will lead us to some of his favorite examples of Missing Middle Housing in the area, and demonstrate how abundant and diverse multi-family housing contribute to the vitality of the Cathedral Hill neighborhood.
July in-person networking event!
Walking tour, networking, and social event, all in one evening!
June community member meeting: Special guest Daniel Herriges from Strong Towns!
Special guest: Daniel Herriges from Strong Towns
Daniel Herriges serves as Senior Editor for Strong Towns, and has been a regular contributor since 2015. He is also a founding member of the organization.
May Community member meeting: chat with Portland, Oregon zoning experts
Join us to hear from leaders in Portland: Neighbors Welcome, an organization that advocates for pro-housing and pro-tenant policies in Portland, Oregon. At our May meeting, Neil and Henry will share discuss insights and lessons learned from their successful campaign in Portland; we expect that their wisdom will help inform our advocacy for zoning reforms through St. Paul's ongoing 1-4 unit housing study.
April Community Member Meeting: Electric Car Sharing
Join us to get the latest updates and engage in action planning. Special guests: speakers about the Evie and HOURCAR car-sharing systems.
March Community Member Meeting
Join us to hear from Alex Burns, from Our Streets Minneapolis, share their vision of Rethinking I-94. Stick around for the latest updates and engage in action planning.