Communities News

Region’s population continues upward; housing challenges remain

Population growth continues throughout the region, according to the Metropolitan Council’s community-level preliminary population estimates for 2019.

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Council releases greenhouse gas emissions tool

It will provide local governments with high-quality data about greenhouse gas emissions from several key sectors.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Affordable housing investment nearly doubles

Metro area cities can apply for $24.5 million in 2020 through the Livable Communities Fund. That includes an expansion of the funds targeted specifically to preserve and expand affordable housing.

Date: Monday, March 2, 2020

Council awards $3.3 million to local projects promoting economic development, affordable housing

We awarded one contamination investigation and 10 contamination cleanup grants to will help clean up 46 acres.

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020

The Census is coming!

A complete and accurate census count is crucial for funding from the federal and state governments.

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020

Council commits $1 million to reduce homelessness

The Metropolitan Council has committed 1 million dollars to a new winter homeless initiative announced by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Dec. 19.

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019

New projects add housing, demonstrate connected land uses

A $6.5 million investment will support six cities to create development that links housing, jobs and services, and demonstrates cost-effective use of land and infrastructure.

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Decades-old program helps preserve metro area ag land

Farming is important business in the Twin Cities metro area, and the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program is helping to keep it that way.

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Regional forecast: Household growth revised downward; population growth expected to slow

The Twin Cities region will gain 803,000 residents between 2010 and 2040, bringing the region’s population to 3,653,000.

Date: Friday, November 15, 2019

Council awards $1.4 million to promote affordable homes near transit

The grants support moderate- to high-density development near transit that is more affordable and walkable, fosters mobility, and encourages transit ridership.

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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.

Date: Friday, 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.

Date: Monday, 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.

Date: Wednesday, 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.

Date: Monday, 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.

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Council and Committee meetings

The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings.

Date: 1/1/2019
Time: 12:00 PM -
Location: various locations and dates
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Webinar: Online Engagement Tools

Learn how to get the most from online engagement tools with this free Livable Communities webinar featuring three community engagement experts.

Date: 5/28/2020
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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