Council revs up economic research and assistance to communities In 2015, the Council will provide local governments with more economic information and technical assistance. February 4, 2015
Council adopts 2040 Transportation Policy Plan The region’s long-range transportation plan sets the policies and strategies for investing in the regional transportation system to 2040. January 14, 2015
Council Livable Communities grants support land use/transit connections The Council has approved $7.5 million in grants to support metro-area projects. Grants will promote housing affordability, connect neighborhoods and people to jobs, and prompt additional investment. January 14, 2015
Collaborative problem-solving, shared outcomes key to public engagement Community members and organizations, academics and local government officials have all shared their vision for the region for the next 30 years . July 23, 2014
Council brownfield cleanup grants spur jobs, economic development Grants totaling nearly $2.6 million will help create jobs, clean up land for redevelopment, increase tax base and promote transit-oriented development and private investment in the region. June 26, 2014
Workshops sharpen projects applying for Council TOD grants Creating a high-quality, transit-oriented development project is not easy. The Council’s Livable Communities (LCA) staff help communities and developers move their projects from concept to success. June 24, 2014
METRO Green Line opens on time and on budget Leaders praise community and partnerships for success, as the region's second light rail line (formerly called the Central Corridor) opened Saturday morning to much fanfare. June 14, 2014
Recommendation: Shallow LRT tunnels, LRT over channel on bridge, Mitchell Rd. Station Building shallow tunnels for light rail tracks and an LRT bridge over a channel between two lakes is the best option for the Southwest LRT (METRO Green Line Extension), planners reaffirmed today. March 31, 2014