------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 09:56:47 -0500 From: "Metropolitan Council newsletter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: DIRECTIONS newsletter, Aug. 29
Here's DIRECTIONS, your monthly update on smarter ideas to shape growth in the Twin Cities region. Thanks for subscribing! See all our current stories: http://www.metrocouncil.org/directions/index.htm BLUEPRINT 2030 -Attend a Blueprint 2030 Public Preview. Twelve meetings from Sept. 17 through Oct. 11 will provide an overview of the Blueprint strategy, Q & A sessions, and maps. http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/blueprint2030/BPSched.pdf -Review the latest draft of Blueprint 2030. http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/blueprint2030/BPlatestdraft.pdf -More about the Blueprint. http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/blueprint2030/overview.htm PLANNING -Upbeat yet concerned about region's future, metro residents share ideas about how the region should grow. http://www.metrocouncil.org/directions/planning/commdialogue_results.h tm -A visionary redevelopment plan, including a new town center and retail core, could jumpstart Brookdale area. http://www.metrocouncil.org/directions/planning/BCplan.htm LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT -Surge in new jobs, housing and commercial space expected at several station areas along new Hiawatha light rail line. http://www.metrocouncil.org/directions/development/lrt.htm DEVELOPMENT $2.6 million awarded to clean polluted sites for redevelopment in Bloomington, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Loretto. http://www.metrocouncil.org/directions/development/TBRAgrants.htm A dozen metro communities receive development grants that support efficient use of land and infrastructure. http://www.metrocouncil.org/directions/development/LCgrants.htm --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning and operating agency for the seven-county metro area. The Council advocates Smart Growth for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the bus system, collects and treats wastewater, manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds for housing opportunities for families with low and moderate incomes. The 17- member Council board is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor. CARE TO COMMENT ON STORY TOPICS? See what others say about these and other regional issues. Or leave your own message on the Council's Online Forum. http://www.metrocouncil.org/forum/forum.asp Let us know what you think of this newsletter. Hit REPLY button. FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO A FRIEND. Subscribe to DIRECTIONS online. It takes less than half a minute: http://www.metrocouncil.org/directions/subscribe.htm To UNSUBSCRIBE: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and write "unsubscribe" in the subject line. See reports and data (some are free): http://www.metrocouncil.org/metroarea/pubmain.asp TO CONTACT US: [EMAIL PROTECTED] See the Council's homepage: http://www.metrocouncil.org/ ------- End of forwarded message ------- ^ ^ ^ ^ Steven L. Clift - W: http://www.publicus.net Minneapolis - - - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minnesota - - - - - T: +1.612.822.8667 USA - - - - - - - ICQ: 13789183 _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day.
