Region needs more housing; residential construction is not keeping pace with household growth Multifamily development remains robust. Construction of affordable housing is especially slow. June 11, 2018
The numbers don't lie: Twin Cities needs more housing Construction hit the average last year, but dwellings in the region are far below the projected population growth. June 7, 2018
Minneapolis is growing at its fastest rate since 1950 Last week, Mayor Jacob Frey announced a goal to fund $50 million on housing projects in Minneapolis to address an affordable housing crisis in a city “growing faster that it has since 1950.” May 23, 2018
Council announces $27 million in Livable Communities funds available in 2018 Metro communities can now apply for funding to help to clean up polluted land, ensure affordable housing, stimulate development around transit, and make efficient use of land and infrastructure. April 18, 2018
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
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