Share your vision
Justice Built Communities is working with the City of Minneapolis to redevelop 44th & Penn into a community asset. We are currently seeking community input to develop the vision of what will be developed in this space.
Powering equitable economic development with and for the community.
Justice Built Communities is an innovative community development corporation that leverages land, labor, entrepreneurship and capital to build equitable wealth for the Black and Brown residents of our region, while preventing gentrification and displacement.
Our Vision: We imagine thriving communities where every person has personal, social, and economic power.
Our Strategy
JBC stewards equitable development with an interconnected approach, leaning on all the economic levers all at once.
Land
We buy up vacant land to turn blighted areas into thriving corridors that improve quality of life.
Entrepreneurship
We provide opportunities and financial support to grow local businesses and community wealth.
Labor
We open pathways to good-paying jobs and create a pipeline of talent for regional businesses.
Capital
We leverage public and private funding sources to build self-sustaining assets long term..
Our Approach
Community-Centered Design
We use human-centered design to channel the assets and aspirations of our neighbors at all phases. Instead of telling people, “Here’s what you need,” we ask, “What can we do together?”
Art-Powered Impact
We engage local artists to enhance the unique cultural and physical character of corridors while building belonging, pride, and connection among residents.
About Pillsbury United Communities
JBC is an entity of Pillsbury United Communities, community builders with a 140-year legacy in the Twin Cities. Together with strategic advisors and supporters, we are building a more equitable and prosperous region for all who live here.
Our vision for JBCMore about Pillsbury UnitedOur Leadership
Early Supporters
HWMR, Houston White
New Rules, Chris Webley
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
Black Women’s Wealth Alliance
Powderhorn Neighborhood Association
Longfellow Neighborhood Association
Folwell Neighborhood Association
Jordan Area Community Council
Lake Street Council
Twin Cities LISC
Strategic Advisors
United Properties, Brandon Champeau
Opus Group, Phil Cattanach
The Financial Services Consulting Group, Donovan Walsh
Urban Design Perspectives, Alicia Belton
Funding Partners
Margaret A. Cargill Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation
In the Media
Deal gives anti-displacement developer exclusive rights for city-owned property in North Minneapolis
MinnPost
December 8, 2021
Rebuilding Minneapolis: Pillsbury United invests in properties damaged after murder of George Floyd
Fox 9
October 21, 2021
How a north Minneapolis nonprofit is building strong neighborhoods
MPR News
October 19, 2021
North Minneapolis nonprofit acquires West Broadway parcel, planning development
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
October 19, 2021
Minneapolis Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Pillsbury United offer grants to Twin Cities small businesses
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
June 4, 2021
Pillsbury United Communities launches north Minneapolis rebuilding fund
Star Tribune
May 25, 2021
Organization focuses on rebuilding north Minneapolis communities affected by unrest
Fox 9
May 25, 2021
Pillsbury United Communities behind new north Minneapolis rebuilding fund
WCCO Radio
May 25, 2021
Let’s Build Together
To learn about partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us using the form below.
Support Economic Justice
Make a gift today to support a new vision for community development throughout our region.
DONATEYou will be redirected to PillsburyUnited.org to make your gift.
3650 Fremont Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 302-3400