Regional forecast: Household growth revised downward; population growth expected to slow The Twin Cities region will gain 803,000 residents between 2010 and 2040, bringing the region’s population to 3,653,000. November 15, 2019
Council awards $1.4 million to promote affordable homes near transit The grants support moderate- to high-density development near transit that is more affordable and walkable, fosters mobility, and encourages transit ridership. November 13, 2019
Growing cities meet regional density targets The Council’s net residential density target is a minimum of 3 units per acre for cities and townships designated as either suburban edge, emerging suburban edge, or rural center. November 8, 2019
Cities, Met Council advance solar energy development Local governments and the Metropolitan Council have expanded the region’s solar capacity by an estimated 50 megawatts since 2015. October 21, 2019
Regional and local planning go hand-in-hand Local comprehensive plans reflect the vision of metro area cities and townships. The Met Council reviews the plans to ensure planned growth is compatible with regional infrastructure investment. August 7, 2019
Tax-base sharing supports more orderly development and improves equity After more than 40 years, the region’s Fiscal Disparities program continues to support orderly and efficient development, equity, and economic competitiveness of the Twin Cities area. August 5, 2019
Council awards $3 million to local projects promoting jobs, economic development The grants are part of the Council’s Livable Communities program, a voluntary, incentive-based approach to helping communities achieve their regional and local goals. July 24, 2019
Council grants get things rolling on planned development in four metro area cities The Metropolitan Council, on June 12, approved Livable Communities grants to set the stage for planned development in Brooklyn Center, Hopkins, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. June 14, 2019