Time to Grow, Minneapolis

In his budget address on Monday, Mayor Rybak stressed the importance of growth to the future of Minneapolis. He stated that growth in both population and business is necessary for the financial health of the city.

According to article on MinnPost, Minneapolis and St. Paul have seen declining populations and jobs for the past 60 years. With the mayor's proposal, Minneapolis will focus growing housing and jobs along transit lines and parks.

"The more new people and business we attract, the more they share the cost of running a great city. The bigger the tax base, the more we can do, and less falls on each of us," said Rybak.

Read more at MinnPost.com.

"Gateway Corridor" to Potentially Connect the Twin Cities and Eau Claire by 2022

A $1.5 million, two-year study by the Gateway Corridor Commission is set to begin in September. The study, supported by east-metro leaders, would examine the potential for public transit between the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin.

The proposed Gateway Corridor is estimated to bring in an abundance of traffic and new business. The study will look at the potential ridership, the location of transit lines, whether trains or buses would be more beneficial. Public feedback is also sought.

What do you think about the Gateway Corridor?

Read the Star Tribune article and learn more.