About Us
West 7th / Fort Road Federation
Saint Paul has a rich history of active and distinct neighborhoods. To support neighborhood participation in governance, the district council planning system was created over 40 years ago. The West 7th Street/Fort Road Federation is the district 9 council, representing the West 7th Street neighborhood, view map.
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.
Our Vision
A neighborhood that is vibrant, supportive, welcoming, and safe.
Board and Staff
Our Committees
Interested in joining a committee? Email Julia for more information.
What else does the West 7th / Fort Road Federation do?
Click here for a map and directory of Saint Paul's district councils.
Saint Paul has a rich history of active and distinct neighborhoods. To support neighborhood participation in governance, the district council planning system was created over 40 years ago. The West 7th Street/Fort Road Federation is the district 9 council, representing the West 7th Street neighborhood, view map.
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.
Our Vision
A neighborhood that is vibrant, supportive, welcoming, and safe.
Board and Staff
Our Committees
- Community Engagement and Fundraising 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. In addition, this committee is 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 Julia for more information.
What else does the West 7th / Fort Road Federation do?
- Assist the City in planning and advising on the neighborhood’s physical, economic, and social development
- Identify neighborhood needs
- Initiate community programs
- Recruit volunteers and sponsor community events
Click here for a map and directory of Saint Paul's district councils.
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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. |