Posted In: Communities,Planning,Regional Information Date: 3/13/2013 Regional economic indicators point to rebound from recession Economic indicators show our metro area appears strong and competitive. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning Date: 1/9/2013 Council brownfield cleanup grants spur economic development Grants totalling nearly $2.4 million will advance 14 redevelopment projects in Brooklyn Center, Edina, Hopkins, Mahtomedi, Minneapolis, Newport, Robbinsdale and St. Paul. Read more
Posted In: Communities Date: 11/15/2012 Council awards $5.7 million in Livable Communities grants Funds promote economic development, affordable housing, mixed land use with access to transit. Read more
Posted In: Communities Date: 9/12/2012 Council grants investigate polluted sites for cleanup, job creation The City of Waconia received its first-ever Livable Communities grant for polluted site clean up on the site of the vacant Marathon gas station on Highway 5. Read more
Posted In: Communities Date: 4/25/2012 Council awards funds to spur job growth along transitways April 25, 2012 - First award of new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) grants will promote job growth and economic development along corridors and help connect jobs, housing and transit. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Wastewater & Water Date: 6/5/2013 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 3 locations - see details. Stormwater Reuse Workshops June 5, 11, 26 These stormwater reuse workshops are intended for city planners, engineers, home owners and others who are planning and implementing a stormwater reuse project. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning,Regional Information Date: 4/29/2013 Studies outline game plan to boost Twin Cities' economic strength New studies provide a game plan for enhancing our region's economic competitiveness in a global economy. Read more
Posted In: About Council,Communities,Parks,Planning,Transportation,Wastewater & Water Date: 4/16/2013 Protecting Planet Earth Every day is Earth Day at the Metropolitan Council, as we work to ensure the health, vitality and livability of the region. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Housing Date: 4/2/2013 Sequestration: Council faces reduction in affordable housing vouchers The Council will be able to help fewer families find affordable housing because of sequestration. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning,Wastewater & Water Date: 3/14/2013 'Business as usual' is depleting region's most robust aquifer Water levels in the region’s most plentiful aquifer are steadily declining, and that will accelerate unless communities change practices and work cooperatively to forge solutions. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Wastewater & Water Date: 2/14/2013 Council to take a strategic look at SAC program Sewer Avability Charge program may get a midlife makeover; local officials named to working group. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning Date: 1/24/2013 Corridors of Opportunity grants provide catalyst for transit-oriented development planning Corridors of Opportunity grants are giving a jump start to predevelopment efforts for high-density residential and commercial centers along transit corridors in the region. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning Date: 12/19/2012 Asad Aliweyd steering Somali community toward bright future along Southwest Corridor Corridors of Opportunity grant makes entrepreneurial training possible Read more
Posted In: Communities,Housing Date: 12/5/2012 Council approves affordable housing grants $1.5 million awarded to support affordable housing opportunities in 6 communities. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning Date: 7/17/2012 Resources for aspiring farmers Want to start a garden or get involved with an urban farm, but don’t know how? Check out these businesses and organizations that guide you through the steps of creating your own urban gardens. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Housing Date: 12/15/2011 Kimberly Short: Working her way up with housing assistance The Council's Family Self Sufficiency program helps stabilize families and improve lives. Read more