Urban Centers are home to most new housing in metro area Minneapolis has consistently led the region's cities and townships in new residential construction since 2010, adding over 11,700 permitted new housing units over the past five years. September 14, 2016
City joins others to subscribe to solar farms Inver Grove Heights is joining other metro cities in subscribing to solar farms. By joining the other 21 cities, Inver Grove Heights is moving forward with plans to use and promote clean energy. September 4, 2016
Some brief but critical context on Southwest light rail Answers to questions about the Southwest light rail project. September 2, 2016
Southwest LRT secures funding to apply for federal match The Council voted Aug. 31 to authorize the future issuance of Certificates of Participation for $103.5 million. CTIB and Hennepin County each agreed to contribute an additional $20.5 million. September 1, 2016
Falcon Heights and others subscribe to metro area solar farms Falcon Heights City Hall has solar panels on its roof and in the past couple of years the city changed its code to make it easier for residents to install solar. August 30, 2016
Southwest light rail: Eliminate the political veto of a practical need Business leaders must do more to eject obstructionists from legislative power. Metro Transit must have the independence to do its work. Now is the time. August 23, 2016
Southwest light rail: Despite House intransigence, governor must secure local funding We cannot stop pushing the Legislature on all modes of transportation to benefit all Minnesotans, but for this project, a federal deadline looms. August 23, 2016
South Washington County should be part of regional transit equation Washington County resident survey: the lack of access to transit was seen as the most problematic issue in the county. Employers need transit options for current employees and recruit new workers. July 30, 2016