Metropolitan Council invests in job growth, development, and housing near transit Council has awarded nearly $4.6 million in Livable Communities funds to transit-oriented development (TOD) projects along transit corridors. Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Disabilities affect economic status, create disparities A new Council MetroStats research report finds that people with disabilities have fewer opportunities for employment, housing and economic well-being. Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Council awards engagement contracts for I-94 study The Metropolitan Council has awarded six contracts totaling $161,000 to community-based organizations to engage people in MnDOT’s Rethinking I-94 Study. Date: Monday, October 16, 2017
The cost of persistent racial and ethnic disparities in the Twin Cities region Longstanding and persistent trend will cost the region opportunities for continued growth, economic prosperity, greater livability, improved neighborhoods. Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Overwatering lawns — and pavement — is the norm in the Twin Cities A survey of 1,000 homeowners shows thirsty turf is sucking down the metro's water. On average, residents watered 500 square feet of pavement. Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Article Source: Star Tribune
Council “green infrastructure” grants support local water initiatives In September, the Council awarded $1 million to five metro cities looking to improve water quality and encourage conservation. Date: Thursday, September 28, 2017
Council Chair tours Scott and Carver Counties with partnerships top of mind Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff continues the seven-county circuit as the newly appointed head of the regional planning agency. She most recently enjoyed visits to Scott and Carver Counties. Date: Monday, September 25, 2017
Regional park visits climb to nearly 48 million in 2016 The region’s vast network of parks and trails got nearly 48 million visits last year, a one percent increase over the previous year, and an increase of 11 million visits since 2006. Date: Monday, September 18, 2017
Grant helps preserve affordable housing in manufactured home park The first-of-its-kind pilot grant of $234,83 will cover half of the cost of connecting homes in the Maple Hill Estates manufactured home park to the regional wastewater system. Date: Friday, September 15, 2017
Metropolitan Council releases new, updated Regional Parks Map First update in more than a decade reflects rich cultural heritage of region Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
New Regional Parks Map reflects the rich cultural heritage of our region People from a wide variety of communities, and many ages and abilities, will see themselves reflected in the Council’s newly updated Regional Parks Map. Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Survey yields robust data to forecast travel, understand transit users Survey results provide transit planners and policy makers with information to better understand who riders are, how and why they are using transit. Date: Monday, September 11, 2017
Corcoran mobile home park gets $235K matching grant Maple Hill Estates mobile home park in Corcoran has landed a first-of-its-kind $234,832 matching grant from the Metropolitan Council. Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017 Article Source: Press&News.com
Chair tours Washington, Dakota, Anoka Counties Regional tour highlights partnerships. Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Met Council works to preserve mobile home parks with first-of-its-kind grant The first-of-its-kind grant will help Maple Hill Estates connect to the regional wastewater system in place of its aging, on-site septic system. Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017 Article Source: Star Tribune
Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Date: 1/1/2019 Time: 12:00 PM - Location: various locations and dates Read more