Imagining a resilient future for the metro region We've been listening to people from across the region as we collectively envision the future we want in 2050. November 30, 2023
Met Council takes collective, visionary approach to create 2050 regional plan New comprehensive regional plan will establish the vision, values, key challenges, and policies for transportation, water services, parks, land use, and housing throughout the metro. July 26, 2022
Regional and local planning go hand-in-hand Local comprehensive plans reflect the vision of metro area cities and townships. The Met Council reviews the plans to ensure planned growth is compatible with regional infrastructure investment. August 7, 2019
Metro area growth continues, housing challenges remain Preliminary population estimates show Minneapolis and Saint Paul continue to lead growth in number of new residents. May 20, 2019
Afraid of losing federal funding, more suburbs plan to comply with ADA At the federal government’s behest, the Met Council Transportation Advisory Board has stipulated that any city vying for funding must have a plan to make streets, sidewalks and intersections easier. January 13, 2019
Council launches travel behavior household survey Collecting information on day-to-day travel is vital for local, county and regional agencies to plan for future transportation needs. September 26, 2018
Transportation projects being scored for federal funding The 2018 Regional Solicitation brought in 136 applications that will vie for around $200 million in federal funding. Technical experts from across the region are reviewing and scoring applications. September 13, 2018
Sewer separation, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts are paying off The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality. August 29, 2018