Affordable housing investment nearly doubles Metro area cities can apply for $24.5 million in 2020 through the Livable Communities Fund. That includes an expansion of the funds targeted specifically to preserve and expand affordable housing. March 2, 2020
Apply by May 15 for federal transportation funding Technical experts from across the region will rank and score the projects before the Transportation Advisory Board selects projects for funding in late 2020. March 2, 2020
Council appoints residents to advisory committees We rely on these committees to help develop solutions to regional challenges and bring diverse perspectives to inform our policymaking and operations. February 18, 2020
Housing/transit collaboration wins national award Metro HRA and the Metro Transit Police combined their expertise to meet the difficult challenge of connecting people who are homeless with housing and support services. February 18, 2020
Helping businesses conserve water Businesses seeking to save money by conserving water and reducing wastewater discharges, energy use, or industrial waste: apply to the Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) Intern Program. February 14, 2020
New chair expands “eyes and ears” on Metro Transit to enhance public safety “Every transit rider has an absolute right to feel safe when using any form of public transportation,” said Chair Charlie Zelle. February 12, 2020
Minneapolis and Met Council housing authorities form nation’s first regional “Moving to Work” housing agency The two housing authorities will combine resources and regulatory flexibility to increase housing choice for low-income renters. January 28, 2020
Council awards $3.3 million to local projects promoting economic development, affordable housing We awarded one contamination investigation and 10 contamination cleanup grants to will help clean up 46 acres. January 23, 2020
The Census is coming! A complete and accurate census count is crucial for funding from the federal and state governments. January 23, 2020
METRO Gold Line clears first environmental milestone The FTA determined that there are no significant environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation and has cleared the project to continue design and engineering. January 21, 2020
Comment on draft ADA transition plan The Met Council has completed a comprehensive self-evaluation of the accessibility of its services and facilities, as required by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. January 21, 2020
Rail construction to intensify in 2020 Cities and residents in the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT or SWLRT) corridor will experience intensified construction activities in 2020. January 21, 2020
Art shanty celebrates regional parks, helps build climate resilience Visitors to the bright red shanty are invited to write a love letter to their favorite regional park. For every five visitors who write a letter, a tree will be planted at Crosby Farm Regional Park. January 17, 2020
Walz/Met Council legislative agenda pushes regional investment and public safety Investments in transit, parks, and wastewater treatment infrastructure continue to be high priorities for Governor Tim Walz as he rolls out his agenda for the 2020 legislative session. January 17, 2020