Council collaborates with state, local governments to study ethnic and gender disparities in procurement processes The Council is among several government agencies participating in a study to assess whether there is a gap among firms owned by women and people of color in receiving government contracts. August 18, 2016
Southwest LRT will help ease the mismatch between urban job seekers and metro jobs Report: Transit development really must be more closely coordinated with workforce training and workforce development policies. August 15, 2016
Inaction at the state leads to $19 million in cost delays for SWLRT Project is overwhelmingly supported by business community and local elected officials. August 8, 2016
South Washington County should be part of regional transit equation Washington County resident survey: the lack of access to transit was seen as the most problematic issue in the county. Employers need transit options for current employees and recruit new workers. July 30, 2016
Change critical in maintaining safe, ample water supply here Forty out of 50 state water managers, including Minnesota, expect at least some kind of regional water shortage in their state in the next 10 years. July 29, 2016
Twin Cities transit projects reach a perilous pass Don't let politics stall the Orange and Southwest lines. July 29, 2016
The Growing Imperative for Age-Friendly Communities Many thought leaders believe that the communities that fare best in the 21st century will be those that tackle the challenges and embrace the positive possibilities that an aging population creates. July 25, 2016
What happens to suburbs if Southwest light rail isn't built? After significant development, leaders worry about the fate of their cities if line never comes. July 23, 2016