From students to advocates: St. Louis Park students lead the way Local officials will be the first to tell you where the Climate Action Plan, which was adopted in 2018, got its start – with students. May 23, 2019
Solar saves money in Woodbury Woodbury takes seriously its responsibility of demonstrating best practices, using renewable energy sources to provide the equivalent of 100 percent of the energy needs at city facilities. May 23, 2019
Council offers stormwater management grants for redevelopment projects Shovel-ready projects will be eligible for grants of between $10,000 and $100,000. The Council has a total of $500,000 available. May 22, 2019
Metro area growth continues, housing challenges remain Preliminary population estimates show Minneapolis and Saint Paul continue to lead growth in number of new residents. May 20, 2019
Metro HRA achieves highest ranking This is Metro HRA’s 15th straight year earning the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) ranking of High Performer. May 13, 2019
Metropolitan Council appoints advisory committee members with broad perspectives and experience The Metropolitan Council appointed members to eight of its advisory committees who will provide guidance and advice to the Council on its policies and plans. May 9, 2019
Support services play critical role in allowing people who have disabilities to live independently Council Chair calls for state lawmakers to pass transportation bill with real solution for Metro Mobility. May 7, 2019
Council makes appointments to two advisory committees 16 members named to Land Use Advisory Committee, and four members named to Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission. April 29, 2019
Treatment plants recognized for outstanding permit compliance The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recognized seven of eight Metropolitan Council wastewater treatment plants. April 29, 2019
Steady growth continues in metro area Metro area population increased 8.8% since 2010, according to U.S. Census April 18, 2019
D Line: Centering racial equity and improving people's lives President of Abbott Northwestern, elected officials and community leaders highlight importance of D Line bus rapid transit (BRT) to businesses, employees, hospital patients, residents and more. April 4, 2019
Council’s small business program helps deliver Final Four For the last year, Met Council staff have been connecting the local organizing committee with small businesses owned by women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities. April 3, 2019
Commuters, business leaders and local elected officials speak out for enhanced transit At a busy park-and-ride in the west metro, leaders say investments in transit will strengthen Twin Cities and entire state. March 29, 2019
High-frequency transit attracting more development About one-third of the region’s residential multifamily development between 2009 and 2017 happened within a half-mile of current and planned light rail and bus rapid transit stations. March 24, 2019