Big disconnect between jobs and transit, says U of M study U of M study found a “serious disconnect” between unemployed workers and job vacancies in the metro area, and stresses the need for a public transportation system that’s reliable and convenient. July 12, 2016
On politically tricky transit projects, many cities let voters weigh in Unlike the Twin Cities, cities nationwide have asked their voters whether they want higher taxes to help pay for light-rail and other forms of mass transit. July 10, 2016
Initial impressions of A Line bus mostly positive At a news conference before the A Line rapid bus opened along Snelling Avenue, Metro Transit General Manager Brian Lamb called the new service “historic.” June 28, 2016
Amazing Place: Six Cities Using the New Recipe for Economic Development A new report looks at how six cities - including Minneapolis - are using smart growth and placemaking strategies to successfully attract new companies and new residents. June 28, 2016
Rapid buses give Twin Cities transit a boost New A Line represents progress, but system needs more investment. June 27, 2016
Transit and training critical to connecting unemployed with jobs. New U of M study shows the mismatch between unemployed workers and job vacancies is a serious problem in the Twin Cities region and it appears to have worsened since the turn of the millennium. June 27, 2016
Met Council pushes to preserve mobile home parks in suburbs The regional planning agency has launched the “Manufactured Home Park Preservation Project” to save some of the parks at risk of closure and to promote investment in aging communities. June 25, 2016
Most of Minnesota’s growth driven by people of color, census says The growth comes from a combination of immigration and higher birth rates in those population segments. June 23, 2016
Nation’s population is older, more diverse The nation’s population is increasingly diverse and the number of older adults is rising—patterns evident in the Twin Cities region as well. June 23, 2016
Racially equitable use of parks is the goal, with big dollars at stake A politically charged push is taking shape, with millions of dollars at stake, to break down barriers that are making Twin Cities parks and trails feel to some like white people’s preserves. June 19, 2016
Council’s PlanIt series provides resources to local planners Local government planners and planning consultants are invited to take part in a variety of educational opportunities and resources. June 9, 2016
With affordable housing, target a regional approach A proposal being floated in Minneapolis for mandatory participation for all apartment properties in the city would be overbearing. June 8, 2016
Manufactured housing—very affordable but future uncertain Manufactured housing—often called “mobile homes”—is a valuable source of housing for very low- and extremely low-income households. But its future is at risk. June 8, 2016
LRT beats the automobile for getting from airport to downtown Minneapolis Minneapolis, Chicago, Honolulu offer transit that's quicker than cars — most of the time. Among the nation's 40 busiest airports, Minneapolis was tops for shortest travel time via transit. May 31, 2016