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
A Step Forward: the region’s 2016 affordable housing production The primary form of new affordable housing continues to be multifamily apartment buildings. In 2016, 94% of affordable units were renter-occupied. November 16, 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. September 25, 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. September 15, 2017