Zoning Committee Moves Garbage Depot Forward in 5-0 vote

Despite overwhelming opposition from members of the community, the St. Paul Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for the proposed…
City Council Approves Federation’s Appeal of Garbage Depot Site

For the immediate future, the City of St. Paul’s new garbage hauler, FCC Environmental, is without a long-term home after the St. Paul City Council…
Five Businesses Along West 7th Receive Facade Improvement Grants

Roxanne Sanchez, owner of Nine Lives Thrift, located at 1165 West 7th, was in the midst of expanding her shop to the adjoining 1169 West…
West 7th Neighbors Oppose Nonconforming Use Permit for 237 Richmond

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation has asked the Planning Commission to deny to the current owners of 237 Richmond a nonconforming use permit for the…
West 7th/Fort Road Federation Announces Annual Merchandise Contest

The West 7th / Fort Road Federation is pleased to announce a West 7th Community Merchandise design contest! They are seeking artists to submit designs.…
Neighbors Continue Fight Against Garbage Depot Despite Losses at City

After filing an appeal to the City’s Planning Commision on January 21, the West 7th / Fort Road Federation continued to advocate against the proposed…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation March 2025

560 Randolph, FCC Trash Truck Appeal Our work continues on our appeal of the proposed trash truck site at 560 Randolph. Subscribe to our newsletter…
West 7th Neighbors Oppose New Garbage Truck Depot

The facility on Randolph near West 7th runs afoul of long-standing City plans, according to the West 7th / Fort Road Federation. West End residents…
West 7th/Fort Road Federation February 2025

Winter Walk & Talk, Feb 22: Kick off with a community walk (just under 1 mile), then gather over coffee and a FREE breakfast at…