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: Planning Date: 10/31/2012 Metropolitan Council bond refinancing saves millions Refinancing previously issued general obligation bonds will save millions of dollars. Read more
Posted In: Planning Date: 7/16/2012 Metro-area population growth of 24,000 in year since 2010 Census Metropolitan Council annual estimates show Minneapolis and St. Paul rank no. 1 and 2, respectively, for one-year growth. Read more
Posted In: Planning Date: 7/13/2012 Met Council kicks off public engagement on 2040 regional plan Thrive MSP 2040 includes unique online and in-person opportunities for regional residents to contribute to future plans. Read more
Posted In: Planning Date: 5/29/2013 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Location: LMC Building 145 University Avenue, St. Paul Metro Cities Forums on Thrive MSP May 29 and June 4 Metro Cities is hosting 2 forum discussions with the Metropolitan Council on several key topics related to Thrive MSP 2040. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Housing,Planning,Transportation Date: 5/23/2013 Themes emerge in Thrive MSP 2040 Roundtable discussions Connect workers to jobs. Balance business and housing development. Preserve water resources. Link housing and transit. Read more
Posted In: Planning,Transportation Date: 5/2/2013 Travel data confirm residents are driving less Preliminary findings of the Travel Behavior Inventory will help meet future needs. 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: Planning,Transportation Date: 3/18/2013 Governor’s supplemental budget retains strong commitment to transit The seven-county, half-cent sales tax dedicated to transit proposed in the budget would raise an estimated $235 million in new revenue each year. 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: Planning,Transportation Date: 2/11/2013 Council Chair asks community to 'get on board' with swift transit build-out Economic development associated with transit will build a stronger region, State of the Region panelists agree. 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: Planning,Transportation Date: 1/23/2013 Governor proposes transit-dedicated metro sales tax to accelerate transit system build-out Business study concludes return on investment of $6-10 billion for regional economy. 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: Planning Date: 10/31/2012 More than 1,100 weigh in on Thrive MSP 2040 plan Metropolitan Council asked residents, business owners, and policymakers in the 7-county metro area what the region needs to thrive over the next 30 years, hundreds responded. Read more
Posted In: Planning Date: 9/20/2012 Twin Cities metro looks favorable in latest Census data release Economic recovery continues to move slowly. Still, new Census statistics show the Twin Cities metro area has very favorable economic and housing conditions when compared with peer regions. 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: Planning Date: 7/16/2012 Urban farming is flourishing; cities move to be more supportive Entrepreneurial energy, interest in healthy eating and a desire to live more sustainably continue to fuel the growth of urban farming in the Twin Cities metro area. Read more
Posted In: Planning Date: 6/12/2012 Create regional, local maps with upgraded Council tool Enhanced “Make-A-Map” tool enables people to create customized regional and local maps online Read more