Growing cities meet regional density targets The Council’s net residential density target is a minimum of 3 units per acre for cities and townships designated as either suburban edge, emerging suburban edge, or rural center. November 8, 2019
Cities, Met Council advance solar energy development Local governments and the Metropolitan Council have expanded the region’s solar capacity by an estimated 50 megawatts since 2015. October 21, 2019
Regional and local planning go hand-in-hand Local comprehensive plans reflect the vision of metro area cities and townships. The Met Council reviews the plans to ensure planned growth is compatible with regional infrastructure investment. August 7, 2019
Tax-base sharing supports more orderly development and improves equity After more than 40 years, the region’s Fiscal Disparities program continues to support orderly and efficient development, equity, and economic competitiveness of the Twin Cities area. August 5, 2019
Council awards $3 million to local projects promoting jobs, economic development The grants are part of the Council’s Livable Communities program, a voluntary, incentive-based approach to helping communities achieve their regional and local goals. July 24, 2019
Council grants get things rolling on planned development in four metro area cities The Metropolitan Council, on June 12, approved Livable Communities grants to set the stage for planned development in Brooklyn Center, Hopkins, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. June 14, 2019
Planning resilient communities to confront climate change Rising temperatures. More rain and extreme weather. Changes in wildlife, environment, foliage, and habitat. Longer allergy season. The signs of climate change are all around us. May 23, 2019
Jordan: Small in size, but ambitious A 3.3-square-mile rural center community of 6,200 with a good understanding of Mother Nature’s reign; with much of the city located in a floodplain, it is vulnerable to flooding. May 23, 2019