Development along Green Line soars to more than $4 billion Southwest LRT spurs more than $400 million in local development; $5 billion total development along existing and planned LRT lines. April 19, 2016
Twin Cities metro region hits record-high population, surpasses 3 million residents The U.S. Census Bureau released its population estimates for 2015 on Thursday, showing a population increase of more than 162,000 people for the seven-county metro region since 2010. March 24, 2016
Council ramps up technical support as communities prepare for climate impacts Dr. Mark Seeley of the University of Minnesota didn’t mince words when he presented a summary of his research on Minnesota climate change to the Metropolitan Council in early March. March 22, 2016
Council engages agencies, concerned groups toward more equitable park use While the number of park visits continue to climb, a Council survey shows that visitors do not represent the overall population makeup of the region, specifically for communities of color. March 18, 2016
Southwest LRT station designs unveiled See design details for each of the 15 light rail stations. March 11, 2016
Transit-oriented development in St. Paul: connections that create value MSP’s transit investments — the METRO bus and light-rail system, the emerging arterial bus rapid transit (aBRT) system, enhanced bus service— are helping to build a more populous, prosperous region. March 8, 2016
Transit-oriented development in St. Paul: connections that create value MSP’s transit investments — METRO bus and light-rail system, emerging arterial bus rapid transit (BRT) system, enhanced bus service and more — are helping to build a more populous, prosperous region. March 8, 2016
Storm water and wastewater are not a good mix Gov. Dayton proposes grants for local governments to prevent costly consequences. March 2, 2016