Minneapolis officials unveiled concept plans Tuesday for a possible pedestrian-only area in George Floyd Square — the latest step in a controversial effort to rebuild the intersection.

City planners shared the design at an open house. The plan suggests repaving blocks in each direction at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, and closing a short stretch of Chicago to vehicle traffic. That would clear space for pedestrians and a memorial.

Nathan Koster is the transportation planning manager with the city’s public works department. He said planners have figured out the nuts and bolts of a possible pedestrian-only design, and they’re now looking for feedback.

“A lot of the people who live here are experts,” Koster said. “They're here all day, every day, and they may be able to share information

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