Can manufactured homes help the housing crisis? Tiny houses get all the attention, but mobile homes–despite the stigma–are already a huge part of the country’s housing, and could have a bigger part to play. June 22, 2018
Aging and changing: U.S. Census and Metropolitan Council reach similar conclusions about population growth The Metropolitan Council estimates that metro area population grew more between 2010 and 2017 than the U.S. Census. But both agree the region is aging and becoming more diverse. June 22, 2018
Improvements at Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant will boost odor control and energy efficiency, and lower emissions Upgrades to the plant will preserve and renew aging equipment and facilities, increase energy efficiency, and help MCES operate the plant efficiently and cost-effectively into the future. June 21, 2018
St. Paul would get new wastewater incinerator under $150 million proposal As the metro grows, so does the amount of its poop. And that means a major wastewater plant along the Mississippi River in St. Paul needs to grow as well, to burn heavier volumes of solid waste. June 13, 2018
Metro Transit works to provide commuters options in wake of construction Metro Transit increased service by 40 percent, with additional park-and-rides and expanded trip times, and partnered with the city and MnDOT on creating transit advantages, like bus-only lanes.. June 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. June 12, 2018
Region needs more housing; residential construction is not keeping pace with household growth Multifamily development remains robust. Construction of affordable housing is especially slow. June 11, 2018
Met Council Partners with Xcel to Operate on 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2040 Xcel Energy and the Metropolitan Council announced Friday a commitment to allow the council to operate on 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. June 8, 2018