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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. October 17, 2018