Thrive MSP 2040

Thrive MSP 2040 was the regional development guide prior to Imagine 2050, which is now the region’s vision for the next 30 years. Imagine 2050 builds on Thrive MSP 2040 but expands on it with new regional goals and core values.

The Thrive MSP 2040 policy framework was adopted by the Met Council in May 2014. Imagine 2050 updates the 2040 policy documents provided here with critical data and new information based on our experiences in this region between 2014 and 2024, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and several important economic cycles and advancements.

You can still access the 2040 policy documents here, though you will find more up-to-date information and guidance in the Imagine 2050 information.

About Thrive MSP 2040

• Transportation Policy Plan
• Water Resources Policy Plan
• Regional Parks Policy Plan
• Housing Policy Plan

See the Thrive MSP 2040 documents.

An equity assessment of the Twin Cities region

Choice, Place and Opportunity examines where opportunities in the region are, which residents have access to those opportunities, and how future public investments — made the by the Council and other agencies — can assure equitable access to opportunity for all residents of the region. Recommendations outlined in the assessment influences Thrive MSP 2040, which identified "equity" as one of five outcomes of the regional planning process over the next decade.

Forecasts

Local and regional forecasts have been updated for 2050.