Met Council: Light Rail-Adjacent Development Up $1.6 Billion Last Year The Metropolitan Council says developers have added $8.4 billion in investment along current and potential metro light rail corridors since the transit-ways were added to the Twin Cities landscape. February 14, 2018
Investment grows to more than $8 billion along existing, future LRT lines Developers are increasingly choosing to invest along light rail transit (LRT), as witnessed by the $8.4 billion in reported new investments along existing and future LRT lines. February 14, 2018
Met Council awards $5.2 million for affordable housing The Metropolitan Council announced $5.2 million in grants Monday to increase the Twin Cities’ supply of affordable housing. February 6, 2018
Council awards more than $5 million to local communities to expand affordable housing. Livable Communities grants support job growth and economic opportunity, as well as leverage millions in private investment. February 5, 2018
Growing Minneapolis: The value of transit Editorial: All kind of wheels, from buses to light rail to streetcars, are needed to meet the population's needs. January 23, 2018
Council awards funds for affordable housing Council Chair says affordable housing is critical to ensure regional growth and prosperity. December 1, 2017
Partnerships that connect families with housing they can afford Partnerships are key for the Council, through its Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA), to provide thousands of metro-area households with federal rent assistance. November 22, 2017
Livable Communities grants help ‘nail down the deal’ Program helps cities throughout the region create affordable housing for area residents. November 22, 2017