Council commits $1 million to land bank for affordable housing The TCC Land Bank is a nonprofit community lender that helps government agencies, nonprofits, developers, and others to quickly buy properties and sell them to developers of affordable housing. January 14, 2016
Council awards millions in grants to clean up sites, promote redevelopment The Livable Communities grants help clean polluted sites, create or retain jobs, increase tax base, product or preserve affordable housing and encourage other private and public investment. January 13, 2016
Met Council plotting ways to diversify staff The Metropolitan Council on Wednesday began outlining strategies for diversifying its workforce and boosting equity across its ranks in line with a broader push spearheaded by Gov. Mark Dayton. January 6, 2016
$32 million in grants for transportation projects will support economic development, job creation Departments of Transportation and Employment and Economic Development announce grants for 11 state highway projects, including five metro projects. January 5, 2016
What happens after you flush? The work never stops at St. Paul plant Wastewater Treatment Plans - among nation's largest - preps for round of upgrades. December 24, 2015
How tackling climate change will pay off Gov. Mark Dayton and I strongly support bold action to tackle climate change. Doing so will be good for our environment, good for our health and good for our economy. December 23, 2015
Blue Line Extension Project Headed for Municipal Consent Process Metropolitan Council approves updated plans; project now needs local approval by March 2016. December 9, 2015
Met Council aims to deepen equity focus with new panel A new equity advisory committee formed by the Metropolitan Council will zero in on racial and other disparities in the agency’s projects, policymaking and hiring practices. December 7, 2015
Funding approved for wastewater infrastructure projects The projects will protect and preserve water quality by maintaining and improving the wastewater treatment facilities and interceptors that serve the Twin Cities metropolitan area. November 23, 2015
Message from the Council Chair: Council investments and services support regional prosperity November 19, 2015
Metro Mobility hosts successful 2015 fall convening The October 29 gathering provided Metro Mobility customers with an opportunity to give feedback and suggestions on how to improve service. November 12, 2015
Transit-oriented development brings new life to Lake Street Since the opening of the METRO Blue Line and Lake Street/Midtown Station, the neighborhood has welcomed new businesses, a YMCA and a farmer’s market that draws more than 66,000 visitors a year. November 3, 2015
Blue Line Extension project reaches major milestone Staff to present updated project scope and cost estimate to Corridor Management Committee. October 29, 2015
Blue Line Extension LRT reaches milestone with scope, cost estimate update The needed adjustments address safety concerns, potential traffic, and floodplain impacts. October 29, 2015