Welcome to
West Bank Minneapolis
Discover a diverse and vibrant cultural district
A thriving community supported by the West Bank Business Association
So Much to Explore
Entertainment, dining, shopping, arts, and more — home to more than 200 businesses (many independently, BIPOC, and immigrant owned), the West Bank Cedar-Riverside neighborhood offers a broad range of activities and experiences!
The West Bank also has rich history as a major entry-point for newcomers to Minnesota for over 160 years.
Supporting a Thriving Community
West Bank Business Assoc.
The West Bank Business Association is a 501c3 nonprofit that works diligently to support our thriving district. We help businesses improve storefronts, signage, and lighting, as well as provide marketing and technical assistance. Learn more about our programs, review multiple year-in-review reports, and learn about member resources.
In 2024
-
Employed 16
youth interns in our Ground Work program
-
Over 500
hours of technical assistance to businesses
-
Installed 3
new murals across Cedar-Riverside
WBBA’s Work
Schoolchildren helping to plant Edna's Park garden.
Edna's Park garden, newly planted by local schoolchildren.
The Darul Quba Mosque before the WBBA's mural painting project.
The Darul Quba Mosque after the WBBA's mural painting project (now with the Midnight Garden mural).
New Cedar Restaurant before the WBBA's Storefront Beautification Blitz.
New Cedar Restaurant after the WBBA's Storefront Beautification Blitz.
Coach Weber and mural interns painting the WBBA shed.
Cedarfest Open Streets
August 17th, 11am-5pm
Open Streets Cedarfest is a celebration of community, culture, and car-free space. Enjoy live music and performances, eat delicious local food, ride a camel, discover new favorites, and connect with neighbors. Join us at Cedar & Riverside Avenues on August 17th! Register to be a vendor, booth, or be an entertainer.