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Goal: We encourage efficient development within the Twin Cities region that creates livable communities and opportunities for all to thrive.

Features and Links


Is it truly affordable?
A new take on housing data from grantee The Center for Neighborhood Technology. (PDF, 1 MB)

The Power of +
A video overview of the collaboration taking place along the Central Corridor transit line.

Multiservice support
Funding of multiservice organizations joins Region & Communities portfolio of strategies.

Redesign Guide
McKnight-funded U of M report provides local gov't with framework for redesign efforts.

Latest Housing Data
Affordable housing outcomes and indicators report, updated with new data in August 2010.

Minnesota's progress
A McKnight-supported data website tracks and promotes Minnesota's well-being.

Housing Policy Toolbox
A recently developed policy toolbox to disseminate local and national best practices.

Affordable housing data
This site lets advocates and city officials track housing performance by municipality.



Program Resources


Program Staff

Lee Sheehy
Program Director

Sarah Hernandez
Program Officer

Eric Muschler
Program Officer

Renee Richie
Program Assistant


Pop Quiz


Which area equals the amount of Minnesota open space lost to development every seven months?

A city park
Uptown Minneapolis
Lowertown St. Paul
City of Minneapolis