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
Thrive MSP 2040: Millennials weigh in on regional planning with fun and wit Mixing young professionals, music, crayons, and improv theater troupe, and a Council policy wonk = a lively, engaged discussion about the future of the region. December 13, 2013
Economic equity is indeed a group effort If you care about our regional economy, you should care about the employment gap between whites and people of color, and the poverty it creates. December 3, 2013
Council steps up role in transit-oriented development (TOD) TOD improves mobility, enhances connections between destinations, creates efficiencies, and generates economic vitality. November 19, 2013