SouthWest or Town Center would be the westernmost LRT station Representatives of project funders, the county and cities along the planned SouthWest LRT line are trying to decide whether to make Town Center or Southwest in Eden Prairie the westernmost station. June 26, 2015
Poverty is spreading and becoming more concentrated As poverty spreads, it is becoming increasingly concentrated. In some areas, 40% or more of residents' incomes are below 185% of the federal poverty threshold. June 23, 2015
METRO Green Line has been magnet for housing development From artist lofts to affordable housing to luxury apartments, new housing development has contributed significantly to the estimated $2.8 billion in development along the METRO Green Line since 2009. June 10, 2015
More poor people living in Twin Cities suburbs than in central cities Twin Cities suburban and rural areas are now home to more people living in poverty than the central cities. Learn what’s behind the trend. June 1, 2015
Preliminary estimates show regional population growth of nearly 128,000 during 2010-2014 Metropolitan Council releases preliminary estimates for local review and comment. May 18, 2015
Metro Council report provides updated regional forecast to 2040 With metro area cities and towns preparing to start their decennial local planning processes, the Metropolitan Council is fine-tuning its regional forecast. May 6, 2015
All about the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Learn more about the Transportation Advisory Board that informs Council policy and decision-making. April 10, 2015
Council will offer planning grants to communities Starting in 2016, the Council will make a total of $1.38 million available for grants to eligible communities and counties to support the upcoming round of comprehensive plan updates. April 2, 2015