Housing News

Council commits $1 million to land bank for affordable housing

The TCC Land Bank is a nonprofit community lender that helps government agencies, nonprofits, developers, and others to quickly buy properties and sell them to developers of affordable housing.

Date: Thursday, January 14, 2016

Council awards millions in grants to clean up sites, promote redevelopment

The Livable Communities grants help clean polluted sites, create or retain jobs, increase tax base, product or preserve affordable housing and encourage other private and public investment.

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2016

A Message from Council Chair Adam Duininck

See the latest in a series of messages from Council Chair Adam Duininck about regional issues related to transportation, wastewater and and water, housing, equity, parks, and more.

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015

Amendment to regional housing plan lends guidance on affordable housing need

When the 2040 Housing Policy Plan was adopted in December 2014, the Council indicated it would amend the plan in 2015 to include additional information. The Council approved the amendment in July.

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2015

ADA has positive impacts on Council services and customers

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is 25 years old. From transit to housing to access to democracy, the ADA has had a huge and positive impact on the Metropolitan Council and our customers.

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Strong ridership and economic development mark Green Line anniversary

The one year mark of the METRO Green Line’s light rail service has seen ridership far exceeding projections and seeds of economic development begin to blossom.

Date: Monday, June 15, 2015

METRO Green Line has been magnet for housing development

From artist lofts to affordable housing to luxury apartments, new housing development has contributed significantly to the estimated $2.8 billion in development along the METRO Green Line since 2009.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

People, places, and connections: Green Line residents are enthusiastic about light rail

The METRO Green Line has proven to be magnet for housing development. And the people who are living along the line are enjoying the access and connections it provides.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Wait list for federal rent assistance opens for first time since 2007

Online applications ONLY will be accepted between Feb. 24 and Feb. 27, 2015.

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015

Council Chair Duininck, local officials tour Gateway Corridor

Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck wrapped up the first week of his seven-county tour on Feb. 6 with a bus ride through the Gateway Corridor (future METRO Gold Line) in the east metro area.

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Council Livable Communities grants support land use/transit connections

The Council has approved $7.5 million in grants to support metro-area projects. Grants will promote housing affordability, connect neighborhoods and people to jobs, and prompt additional investment.

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Thrive MSP 2040: Millennials weigh in on regional planning with fun and wit

Mixing young professionals, music, crayons, and improv theater troupe, and a Council policy wonk = a lively, engaged discussion about the future of the region.

Date: Friday, December 13, 2013

Economic equity is indeed a group effort

If you care about our regional economy, you should care about the employment gap between whites and people of color, and the poverty it creates.

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Council steps up role in transit-oriented development (TOD)

TOD improves mobility, enhances connections between destinations, creates efficiencies, and generates economic vitality.

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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