Met Council sets 2050 planning assistance awards and adopts affordable housing goals for three cities The Metropolitan Council set award amounts for the 2050 planning assistance and Small Communities Planning programs and adopted Livable Communities Act affordable and life-cycle housing goals for Anoka, Champlin and Norwood Young America. Councilmembers asked to revisit eligibility population caps if funds remain.

The Metropolitan Council is paving the way for affordable housing and planning assistance in three Minnesota cities, but will they expand access for even more communities?

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Commission funds $2.5 million for ORPA to expand planning help for small communities The Outdoor Adventure Commission approved a $2.5 million allocation for the Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance program to continue grants and technical assistance for smaller municipalities and rural counties. Staff said the program will again award planning grants and produce handbooks and training to help communities become shovel-ready for

The Outdoor Adventure Commission is investing $2.5 million to empower small communities in Utah with crucial planning resources for trail and recreation development!

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City Planning Office introduces new appointment system for in-person and virtual consultations Planning staff implement a bookings app for efficient client consultations and project guidance.

Sammamish City is revolutionizing community engagement with a new booking system that makes planning assistance more accessible than ever!

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