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The Summit-University Planning Council is your community resource. We are here to help you:


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We are a community-based organization, and our Board of Directors consists of individuals from the neighborhood, just like you. We are a team of teachers, gardeners, parents, artists, coaches, bakers, renters, cyclists, students, elders, musicians, dreamers, organizers, and, most importantly, neighbors!

The Summit-University Planning Council has been active since 1974. Although the community has experienced many changes over the years, the impact we can achieve by working together remains strong. From families who have lived here for decades to new neighbors, this is a welcoming space for all.


RECENT BLOG POSTS

Our Youngest Historians and Entrepreneurs: Maxfield Students Turn History Into Art on Selby Avenue

By: Felicia Perry, Economic Development Manager, Rondo Community Land Trust This summer, windows along Selby Avenue will showcase more than storefronts; they’ll tell stories of Black resilience, entrepreneurship, and community through the eyes of 4th and 5th graders from Maxfield Elementary.
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825 ARtS Block Party — Theme: UNITY!

Mark your calendars! 825 ARtS is hosting a Block Party with a theme of UNITY on July 15th from 5–7 PM at 825 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104. Bring the whole family — there will be free food, fun art activities, and good vibes for all ages. Let’s celebrate community and creativity together!
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The Story of 861 Selby: A Legacy Still Unfolding

By Felicia Perry, Economic Development Manager, Rondo Community Land Trust A few weeks ago, I ran into Dr. Aretta-Rie Johnson at Golden Thyme Restaurant. We exchanged greetings, and shortly after, we scheduled a one-on-one meeting so I could learn more about her work and explore how I might support her through my role at Rondo Community Land Trust. What she shared with me about the building at 861 Selby Avenue—its history, its purpose, and her family’s legacy—has stayed with me.
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