Thrive MSP 2040: Millennials weigh in on regional planning with fun and wit Mixing young professionals, music, crayons, and improv theater troupe, and a Council policy wonk = a lively, engaged discussion about the future of the region. December 13, 2013
Economic equity is indeed a group effort If you care about our regional economy, you should care about the employment gap between whites and people of color, and the poverty it creates. December 3, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Economic equity is indeed a group effort Here's why you should care about gaps the Met Council seeks to address December 2, 2013
Council steps up role in transit-oriented development (TOD) TOD improves mobility, enhances connections between destinations, creates efficiencies, and generates economic vitality. November 19, 2013
Kenilworth Corridor tree and vegetation survey Before final decisions are made on the scope for the Southwest LRT project, the Council will conduct a tree and vegetation survey in the Kenilworth Corridor. November 14, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Equity: 'the superior growth model' Much of the region is recovering from the recession, but poverty continues to increase in communities of color. Together, we can alter employment and income disparities by taking a regional approach. October 24, 2013
Southwest LRT vote delayed for additional study Chair Haigh directed the Met Council to delay its vote on the final scope and budget of the Southwest LRT project for 60 to 90 days. October 16, 2013
Southwest Light Rail: Shallow tunnels recommended along the preferred route in Minneapolis Building shallow tunnels is the most cost-effective solution and best long-term investment for the region, METRO Southwest LRT (Green Line Extension) planners said. October 1, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Southwest LRT: Building a line that stands the test of time The Southwest light rail line offers us an opportunity to accelerate the already positive economic momentum of the greater Twin Cities region while simultaneously moving our regional transit system closer to being the modern, intermodal system residents desire. August 21, 2013
Cost estimates released for 8 options for resolving freight rail issue Construction of the Southwest LRT Line (Green Line Extension) will require that freight rail traffic on the preferred LRT route in Minneapolis is either adjusted or relocated to St. Louis Park. July 17, 2013
Como Zoo’s edible garden feeds animals and people The Chipotle Edible Garden allows visitors to see how edible gardens can both influence landscape design and provide an abundance of produce throughout the season. July 11, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Moving forward on transit and highway funding The 2013 legislative session is over and although many great legislative accomplishments will positively impact the work we do here at the Metropolitan Council, many of us are disappointed that the transit sales tax did not become law. June 17, 2013
Council approves light rail for Bottineau Transitway The Metropolitan Council has approved light rail for the 13-mile Bottineau Transitway between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, an important step toward building out a regional transitway system. May 8, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Join us for Thrive MSP 2040 outreach meetings in April and May Four challenging topics will be focus of community meetings April 12, 2013