Council grants help cities plan for development around future transit lines

Nearly half a million dollars in grants will help local communities plan for development around future transit lines and for other predevelopment activities.

New report shows population and household growth in the Twin Cities metro outpaces available housing

The Twin Cities is facing a critical housing shortage as the population increases. In addition to needing more housing supply, demographics are increasing the need for more diverse housing.

Council names new Community Development Director

Nationally recognized planner to lead work focused on regional planning, livable communities, housing and parks, and research.

Council announces $27 million in Livable Communities funds available in 2018

Metro communities can now apply for funding to help to clean up polluted land, ensure affordable housing, stimulate development around transit, and make efficient use of land and infrastructure.

Twin Cities income inequality compared to peer regions

The last of 3 Metro Stat reports on income inequality finds that income inequality is low compared to peer regions, but growing fast.

Poverty rate down; areas of concentrated poverty grow

Concentrated poverty is known to have a negative influence on residents' economic mobility, health, and overall well-being.

Governor Dayton, Metropolitan Council announce more than $10 million in grants to stimulate economic development, expand affordable housing opportunities and leverage hundreds of millions in outside investment

Communities awarded funding include Bloomington, Edina, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Roseville and Saint Paul.

Income inequality in the Twin Cities metro area

In a three-part series of MetroStats research reports, the Metropolitan Council looks at income inequality in the region between 1990 and 2015.

Council awards $4 million in grants promoting jobs, economic development

Two smaller grants help fund transit-oriented development projects.
 

Final 2016 population estimates are now available.

The estimates are the official population and household estimates for state government purposes, including how local government aid (LGA) and local street aid allocations are determined.

Income inequality continues to plague Twin Cities

Great Recession hit lower income earners hardest

Population growth in the 7-county metro remains strong; Carver County surpasses 100,000

The estimated population of the Twin Cities region on July 1, 2016 was 3.03 million, according to information released today by the U.S. Census.

Poverty endures: poverty rate fell slightly, but areas of concentrated poverty expands

Recently released American Community Survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau offer the latest look at Areas of Concentrated Poverty.

Metropolitan Council infuses millions into metro area cities for development and redevelopment initiatives

Council approves nearly $2.9 million in Livable Communities grants

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.

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.

Council Livable Communities grants support land use/transit connections

The Council has approved $7.5 million in grants to support metro-area projects. Grants will promote housing affordability, connect neighborhoods and people to jobs, and prompt additional investment.

Council brownfield cleanup grants spur jobs, economic development

Economic equity is indeed a group effort

If you care about our regional economy, you should care about the employment gap between whites and people of color, and the poverty it creates.