Communities News

Income inequality in the Twin Cities metro area

In a three-part series of MetroStats research reports, the Metropolitan Council looks at income inequality in the region between 1990 and 2015.

Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

New Metropolitan Council Chair reflects on first three months in job

Seven-county tour focused on partnerships, building relationships.

Date: Monday, November 6, 2017

Metro Mobility Task Force work underway

The Metro Mobility Task Force has begun examining potential ways to improve and streamline the service.

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

Council approves federal funds for transportation services for older and disabled residents

Thirteen federal grants totaling nearly $2.6 million will help private nonprofit and government organizations meet the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities.

Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Directly influence regional policy

Metropolitan Council advisory committees seek applicants for openings

Date: Monday, October 30, 2017

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