Communities News

Council recognized for leadership on climate change mitigation and adaptation

The Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) awarded the Council for efforts to help the region adapt to climate change.

Date: Monday, November 26, 2018

2020 census has big stakes for states, local governments

At stake is the number of representatives each state will get in Congress, and distribution of billions of dollars to and within states for the upcoming decade.

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Twin Cities metro area stands to gain by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities

Council’s new interactive data visualization tells the story.

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018

New online mapping resource pinpoints 1.2 million ‘address points’

The information will benefit a wide range of public services from emergency response to municipal planning.

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Council rolls out flood risk tool as part of climate vulnerability assessment

The Climate Vulnerability Assessment will plan for public infrastructure to increase its lifespan and reduce costs.

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Sewer separation, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts are paying off

The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality.

Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Twin Cities area needs new strategy on affordable housing

Editorial Board: Region ranked second only to Pittsburgh in key housing-cost measure.

Date: Friday, August 17, 2018

Article Source: Star Tribune

Hopkins area sewer improvements: onward and upward

The renewed wastewater infrastructure will reliably protect public health and the environment—and support the region’s economic growth—for decades to come.

Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Council’s new Parks Ambassador hopes to ‘bring parks to the people’

After meeting with regional parks leaders and park implementing agency staff, she'll work with community members and park staff to gather input about what people want and need in our regional parks.

Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2018

New report shows population and household growth in the Twin Cities metro outpaces available housing

The Twin Cities is facing a critical housing shortage as the population increases. In addition to needing more housing supply, demographics are increasing the need for more diverse housing.

Date: Friday, August 10, 2018

Council sets 2019 wastewater rates; SAC rate stays flat for fifth year running

The overall municipal wastewater charge to the 109 communities served by the Metropolitan Council’s regional wastewater collection and treatment system will go up 3.5% in 2019.

Date: Friday, July 27, 2018

Region’s third rapid bus line approved to begin design and engineering

D Line would replace region’s highest ridership bus route; still needs $35 million to construct entire project

Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018

Gold Line planners seek feedback at open house

The Metropolitan Council hosted the first of a series of open houses intended to gather community comment on the nine-mile, round-trip route that will run from St. Paul to Woodbury.

Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Article Source: Bulletin-South Washington Councy

Parties reach agreement to advance Southwest LRT

The agreements with the Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company will now be considered by the Surface Transportation Board, a federal regulatory agency.

Date: Monday, July 23, 2018

National advocates unite to address serious water challenges

Council collaborates with partners to ensure plentiful, clean water for all.

Date: Monday, July 23, 2018

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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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