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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


Sustainability indicators
A McKnight-funded framework for measuring sustainable regional development.

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

Transportation forum
U of M hosts Bipartisan Policy Center's third public forum, partially funded by McKnight.

What Comes Next
Bruce Katz's remarks at the 2009 Regional Policy Conference, funded in part by McKnight.

Housing Framework
Measuring affordable housing outcomes and indicators of progress in our region.

Quality Homes for All
McKnight supports affordable housing to increase stability and access to opportunity.

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

Thoughtful planning
A McKnight report looks at models and tools for shaping development in the outer-ring suburbs.



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Lee Sheehy
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Sarah Hernandez
Program Officer

Eric Muschler
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Renee Richie
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