Whittier Neighborhood The Whittier Neighborhood, named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, is located one mile south of downtown Minneapolis. Whittier is bounded by Franklin Avenue to the north, Interstate 35W to the east, Lyndale Avenue South to the west and Lake Street to the south. Whittiers modern history began in 1849 and part of Whittier is designated as the Washburn Fair Oaks Historic District. Whittier today is well known for food and arts. Some popular destinations and restaurants in the Twin Cities region are here, including: Eat Street, Lyn-Lake, Jungle Theater, Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. More links are in the Neighborhood Amenities page or visit our Business Directory. What is Whittier Alliance The Whittier Alliance was formed by a small coalition of Whittier residents, businesses, agencies and religious institutions in January 1977. The Alliance is a 501 ( C ) and is the officially recognized citizen-participation neighborhood organization. As in its formative years, the Alliance continues to depend on the civic involvement of neighborhood volunteers. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the Whittier residents and businesses, and daily operations are performed by the Executive Director, Community Organizer and a part-time administrative assistant. City-wide, the Whittier Alliance is respected for its ability to mobilize residents, businesses and organizations to voice their opinions and concerns in a manner that encourages collaboration and creative outcomes. Today, the Alliance continues to operate as a coalition of Whittier neighborhood individuals, families, businesses, and institutions working together for the advancement and development of the Whittier community. The Alliance advocates for the Whittier neighborhood to express Whittiers goals and dreams and to address neighborhood needs and concerns. Only residents and businesses registered in the neighborhood can become a voting member at the committees. Mission The Alliance speaks for the neighborhood to express Whittiers goals and dreams and to address neighborhood needs and concerns. Mission: The Mission of the Whittier Alliance is to ensure safety and livability by facilitating, advocating and leading the diverse voices of Whittier Neighborhood Vision: The Vision of the Whittier Alliance is to mobilize the human and financial resources, information, and technical assistance necessary to effectively provide leadership to organize and implement a base of operation for citizen participation. Objective: The Objective of the Whittier Alliance is to empower and celebrate stability, diversity, economic development, education and concern for all the children, youth, individuals and families in Whittier Neighborhood What is the Alliance doing? The Whittier Alliance is a neighborhood resource. The Alliance responds to business and resident inquiries and facilitates meetings to inform the neighborhood about changes, developments, safety issues, neighborhood funds for property improvements, events, etc. that impact the livability and prosperity of the Whittier neighborhood. The Whittier Alliance is also charged with implementing the Phase II Action Plan of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program ( NRP ). Learn more about Whittiers NRP Action Plan. Whittier Alliance 10 East 25th Street, MN 55404 Minneapolis Tel.: 612 ) 871-7756 Fax. 612 ) 871-0650