Posted In: Communities Date: 12/12/2018 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning Date: 8/10/2018 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning Date: 6/12/2018 Council names new Community Development Director Nationally recognized planner to lead work focused on regional planning, livable communities, housing and parks, and research. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning Date: 4/18/2018 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. Read more
Posted In: Date: 3/7/2018 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 2/5/2018 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 1/11/2018 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 11/8/2017 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. Read more
Posted In: Date: 7/27/2017 Council awards $4 million in grants promoting jobs, economic development Two smaller grants help fund transit-oriented development projects. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 7/18/2017 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 4/25/2017 Income inequality continues to plague Twin Cities Great Recession hit lower income earners hardest Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 3/23/2017 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 3/1/2017 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 6/23/2016 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning Date: 1/13/2016 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Transportation Date: 1/14/2015 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 6/26/2014 Council brownfield cleanup grants spur jobs, economic development Grants totaling nearly $2.6 million will help create jobs, clean up land for redevelopment, increase tax base and promote transit-oriented development and private investment in the region. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Transportation Date: 12/3/2013 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. Read more