Livable Communities Advisory Committee

The Livable Communities Advisory Committee reviews and recommends funding awards to the Metropolitan Council under the Livable Communities Demonstration AccountTransit Oriented Development, and Affordable Homeownership grant categories. This group provides technical review. Members offer broad expertise to review complex development and redevelopment proposals against the program's criteria for projects that create more housing choice, support living wage job creation, and connect jobs, housing, and regional amenities to create a more equitable region.

The committee typically meets up to four times August through December.

 2025-26 LCAC members and affiliations

Appointment

      Member

Chair Vacant
  Michael Giovanis – Consultant
  Jason Gottfried – Minnesota Department of Transportation
  Libin Hashi – Social Service Provider and Developer
  Stephanie Hawkinson – City of Edina
  Aron Johnson – DJR Architecture
  Nate Kabat – City of Chaska
  Roxanne Kimball – Minnesota Homeownership Center
  Nichole Klonowski – City of Brooklyn Park
  Samantha McKinney – TKDA
  Valerie Quarles – City of Saint Paul
  Matthew Ramadan – City of Minneapolis
  Suzanne Schefcik – Colliers
  Kou Vang – JB Vang Real Estate Advisors
  Der Yang – Greater Twin Cities United Way