Focus on tackling the challenges facing regional transit, housing, equity, and investments in the region's planning and infrastructure that contribute to its economic vitality and competitiveness.

Applicants selected to be interviewed by the committee will testify at one of four public meetings: Jan. 29, Jan. 30, Feb. 12 or Feb. 13.

Nearly half a million dollars in grants will help local communities plan for development around future transit lines and for other predevelopment activities.

After more than two decades of planning, state’s largest infrastructure project is moving into construction.

Thousands of households are expected to participate using smartphones — a first for the region.

Public comments will be accepted through Jan. 21, 2019 on an amendment to add the Riverview Modern Streetcar transitway project to the Current Revenue Scenario.

Learn more about local public financing programs that assist with the cost of cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated sites.

A majority of these grants will help clean up contaminated sites for future development; one grant was awarded for contamination investigation.

Over the last three years, MCES built a new, larger wastewater lift station that blended in so well with the surrounding community that its mission stumped even some local residents.

After seven years leading the Metro Transit Police Department, John Harrington has stepped down as Police Chief to take on a new role with the state.

The portal makes it easier to submit information and materials for a sewer availability charge (SAC) determination

Following a public hearing in January and Council review and approval in February, the Council would acquire the new Crow River wastewater treatment plant in Rogers, to launch in 2030.

The Council will provide reclaimed water to Enerkem’s proposed waste-to-biofuels facility in Dakota County.