Twin Cities Change Growth Plan

1 June 2001 - 10:00am

Two strategies attempt to balance growth with restrictions on development.

"Concerned that the Twin Cities area is headed for a "train wreck" unless new solutions are found to fast-rising housing prices, traffic congestion and the loss of natural areas, top officials of the Metropolitan Council are expected to urge big changes ... in how development is managed."

Source: Star Tribune, May 31, 2001
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