Council rolls out flood risk tool as part of climate vulnerability assessment The Climate Vulnerability Assessment will plan for public infrastructure to increase its lifespan and reduce costs. September 26, 2018
Sewer separation, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts are paying off The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality. August 29, 2018
Twin Cities area needs new strategy on affordable housing Editorial Board: Region ranked second only to Pittsburgh in key housing-cost measure. August 17, 2018
Hopkins area sewer improvements: onward and upward The renewed wastewater infrastructure will reliably protect public health and the environment—and support the region’s economic growth—for decades to come. August 14, 2018
Council’s new Parks Ambassador hopes to ‘bring parks to the people’ After meeting with regional parks leaders and park implementing agency staff, she'll work with community members and park staff to gather input about what people want and need in our regional parks. August 14, 2018
New report shows population and household growth in the Twin Cities metro outpaces available housing The Twin Cities is facing a critical housing shortage as the population increases. In addition to needing more housing supply, demographics are increasing the need for more diverse housing. August 10, 2018
Council sets 2019 wastewater rates; SAC rate stays flat for fifth year running The overall municipal wastewater charge to the 109 communities served by the Metropolitan Council’s regional wastewater collection and treatment system will go up 3.5% in 2019. July 27, 2018
Region’s third rapid bus line approved to begin design and engineering D Line would replace region’s highest ridership bus route; still needs $35 million to construct entire project July 26, 2018