Communities News

Council makes $21.4 million available in 2019 for local investment and regional opportunity

The funds promote livability, a mix of housing choices and affordability, jobs and local economic development.

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Council awards grants supporting jobs, housing and economic development

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

Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Council grants help cities plan for development around future transit lines

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

Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Council grants promote economic development and housing opportunities

Nearly 850 new homes and more than 1,100 jobs will result from $9.6 million in Livable Communities grants.

Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018

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

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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
Location:

Webinar

An Insider’s Guide on Applying for Local Brownfield Grants

Learn how to fill out application forms for local public grant programs that assist with the cost of investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Date: 9/2/2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Webinar
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