Creating connections for people to the regional parks The Council created the Parks Ambassador program to increase awareness of regional parks by communities of color, and invite them into the parks. November 22, 2017
A Step Forward: the region’s 2016 affordable housing production The primary form of new affordable housing continues to be multifamily apartment buildings. In 2016, 94% of affordable units were renter-occupied. November 16, 2017
Income inequality in the Twin Cities metro area In a three-part series of MetroStats research reports, the Metropolitan Council looks at income inequality in the region between 1990 and 2015. November 8, 2017
Metro Mobility Task Force work underway The Metro Mobility Task Force has begun examining potential ways to improve and streamline the service. November 2, 2017
Council approves federal funds for transportation services for older and disabled residents Thirteen federal grants totaling nearly $2.6 million will help private nonprofit and government organizations meet the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities. October 31, 2017
Metropolitan Council invests in job growth, development, and housing near transit Council has awarded nearly $4.6 million in Livable Communities funds to transit-oriented development (TOD) projects along transit corridors. October 25, 2017
Disabilities affect economic status, create disparities A new Council MetroStats research report finds that people with disabilities have fewer opportunities for employment, housing and economic well-being. October 19, 2017
Council awards engagement contracts for I-94 study The Metropolitan Council has awarded six contracts totaling $161,000 to community-based organizations to engage people in MnDOT’s Rethinking I-94 Study. October 16, 2017