Council awards more than $5 million to local communities to expand affordable housing. Livable Communities grants support job growth and economic opportunity, as well as leverage millions in private investment. Date: Monday, February 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. Date: Monday, February 5, 2018
Met Council is another of Minnesota's miracles Our success is a regional story — at risk of an unhappy ending. Commentary by Lori Sturdevant. Date: Friday, February 2, 2018 Article Source: Star Tribune
Met Council Chair urges region to choose innovation Regional body celebrates 50th anniversary, charts course for future success. Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Growing Minneapolis: The value of transit Editorial: All kind of wheels, from buses to light rail to streetcars, are needed to meet the population's needs. Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Article Source: Star Tribune
Major step forward for long-awaited East Metro transit line FTA gives green light for Gold Line BRT to begin project design and engineering. Date: Friday, January 19, 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. Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Preserving the past, Hastings mounts major effort to plan its future Hastings city officials are drawing on 21st century techniques to engage community members in planning for its future. Date: Monday, December 11, 2017
Partners in water quality monitoring: Developing leadership in the next generation Since 1993, the Council has enlisted citizen volunteers to bolster its own monitoring work on lakes in the seven-county region. Date: Friday, December 1, 2017
Council awards funds for affordable housing Council Chair says affordable housing is critical to ensure regional growth and prosperity. Date: Friday, December 1, 2017
Region benefits as airport, Council cooperate on transit The Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan Council have a history of working together to produce positive results that benefit the entire metro area. Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Using community wisdom to design better bus stops Metro Transit staff and partnering agencies built relationships, shared information and listened to the ideas and feedback across 22 neighborhoods. Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Engineer recalls fragmented, polluting sewage system Dr. Russ Susag reflects on how collaboration created our award-winning wastewater treatment system that treats 250 million gallons of wastewater a day from 2.6 million residents. Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Transit investments spur development, serve employers and neighborhoods Development along the existing Green and Blue lines bears out the economic benefits of dedicated transitways. Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Local officials central to decision-making on transportation projects The Council relies on local elected officials and residents to review those local project proposals and make funding recommendations. This body is called the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Date: 1/1/2019 Time: 12:00 PM - Location: various locations and dates Read more
Public hearing for the draft amendment to 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan All interested people are encouraged to attend an online public hearing and offer comments. Date: 10/19/2020 Time: 4:00 PM - Location: Online Read more
End of public comment period for the draft amendment to 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan Staff will review public comments and evaluate changes to the proposed policies to address the comments submitted by the public. Date: 10/30/2020 Time: 5:00 PM - Location: Read more