About Us

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West 7th St/Fort Road Federation - The West End's District Council
Saint Paul has a rich history of active and distinct neighborhoods. To support neighborhood participation in governance, the district council planning process was created over 40 years ago. 

The West 7th Street/Fort Road Federation is the district 9 council, representing the West 7th Street neighborhood, from Downtown Saint Paul to 35E, and south/west along West 7th Street to Homer St (view map). Responsibilities of the Federation include:  planning and advising on the physical, economic, and social development of their areas identifying needs; initiating community programs; recruiting volunteers; and sponsoring community events.

The Federation has three standing committees:
  • Community Engagement and Outreach Committee - Responsible for community outreach, attracting and recruiting members to participate in Federation activities, recruiting potential Board members, and ensuring participation in Federation activities is representative of all diverse members of the Federation Area.
  • Development and Fundraising Committee - Responsible for planning and developing organizational development campaigns and fundraising opportunities.
  • Transportation and Land Use Committee - Responsible for all transportation related matters affecting the Federation Area, including, but not limited to traffic (vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian), parking, and transit, as well as land use, zoning, and planning. Typically meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm, call or email the office to confirm.

Interested in joining a committee? Email Emily for more information. The committees are in the process of forming in 2019 and as of this update don't yet have scheduled meetings. 

Click here for a map and directory of Saint Paul's district councils.   
Our Mission:
The Fort Road Federation coordinates participation in advocacy and planning and builds community connections for the residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations of the West 7th neighborhood so that it is a place where people want to live, work, and play.  ​
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Our Vision:
​A neighborhood that is vibrant, supportive, welcoming, and safe.

Profile of the 
Fort Road Federation
This profile was created by Saint Paul Neighborhood Network in 2009 as part of "Community Development in Saint Paul," a project funded by the Travelers Foundation. This one hour program profiles twelve CDC's serving the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota.