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Council authorizes loans to cities to buy land for future affordable housing

The Council partnered with Minnesota Housing and the Family Housing Fund to establish the new Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND) initiative, designed to encourage communities to meet their affordable housing needs. More about the LAAND program.

Central Corridor station artists selected

Five public artist teams have been selected to develop artwork that will be integrated into the 15 Central Corridor LRT stations. To view video and slide presentation about the artists selected, go to “Featured Videos” dropdown menu.

Plans underway for Central Corridor transit mall

 Project Director Mark Fuhrmann provided an update on plans to transform Washington Avenue into a transit-pedestrian mall as part of the Central Corridor LRT project. To view video and slide presentation, go to “Featured Videos” dropdown menu.

girl drinking water; link to Water Supply PlanWater Supply Plan available for review

Council staff, working with other state agencies, have developed a draft Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan. Review the plan online, attend a public meeting to learn more about it, and comment on the plan through Dec. 16th.

Comp plan deadline is rapidly approaching

Many metro area communities are racing toward the Dec. 31 deadline to submit their updated comprehensive plans for Met Council review. More about the comp planning process.

Commuter Choice Awards recognize innovation and advocacy

Ten Twin Cities organizations and individuals received Commuter Choice awards today for their role in helping to reduce congestion. More about the awards.

Workers welding tracks; link to article

Final weld on LRT line creates a 52-mile passenger rail network

The final weld was made on the Hiawatha light-rail transit (LRT) extension to a shared station with the Northstar commuter-rail line in downtown Minneapolis Nov. 5th. Details about the 'final weld' connecting the rail lines.

 Residents comment on proposed routes for Southwest Corridor LRT 

Residents turned out in large numbers to comment on three routes for the proposed light-rail transit line between downtown Minneapolis and Eden Prairie. More about area residents' comments about the proposed SW Corridor line.

Council seeks applicants for regional parks commission

Council is taking applications for three seats on the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (MPOSC), which helps the Council develop long-range plans for the Twin Cities renowned system of regional parks, park reserves and trails. More about the openings.

 

Two Met Council members departing 

Council members bid farewell to retiring Council member Mary Hill Smith and received the resignation of Council member Brian McDaniel. Details about the departures.

Metropass marks 10-year anniversary

200 regional employers consider Metropass as an important tool to help workers save on gas and parking costs, get employees to work on time under less stress and show environmental commitment. Metropass after 10 years.

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