Plan for the future – what is Imagine 2050?
One of our biggest responsibilities is to create a regional development guide every 10 years. Our latest guide – Imagine 2050 – envisions the future we collectively want for this region in 30 years. It’s informed by the values and desired outcomes spelled out in the current comprehensive plans of the 7 counties and 181 cities and townships in the Twin Cities metro region.
Imagine 2050 includes policies for how we will plan for and interact with land, transportation, water, housing, and parks and trails. Local governments will use it to guide a wide range of plans and actions for shared infrastructure like roads, sewers, regional parks, housing, water supply, and more.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping guide the future of the Twin Cities region. Over the next few months, our staff and policymakers will assess additional changes to Imagine 2050, ahead of final consideration by the Met Council in February 2025.
No one community can tackle these challenges alone. We partner with other agencies, community advocates, and people throughout the region to plan for a better future for our children, grandchildren, and future generations. Your feedback helps us to better understand the needs of the region, and how well we’re planning for them. Follow the prompts to share your thoughts and ideas.
The Met Council – in partnership with business, civic, and other leaders – developed the vision, core values, and regional goals for Imagine 2050. A well-defined vision, accompanied by explicit values and goals, provides direction and energy toward our desired future. Please take time to review the foundational messages and aspirations we hope will help us become a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient region with more opportunities for all to live, work, play, and thrive.
We’re a diverse organization, with many people doing many different things for the good of the region. Explore our policy initiatives covering the objectives, policies, and actions for land use, transportation, water, housing, and parks and trails. Discover what our collective vision is for the future of the region – and the policies that will help bring it into focus.
We need your help. Please provide feedback on Imagine 2050, so we can craft a regional development guide that best serves the people who live, work, and visit the Twin Cities region.
1. Create an account. Your name will appear in the public comment report. All other data will be kept private.
2. Comment on individual policies and actions by navigating to a specific section. (below)
3. Comment on full policy plans for each division by visiting the full-plan feedback page.
Transportation gives people and businesses access to the places they need to reach – and a choice in how to get there.
Robust connections between land, water, and living beings are foundational for regional growth.
Parks can connect people to the natural world and improve health and well-being.
High-quality water is essential for a healthy environment, thriving economy, and public health.
Every person and family needs safe, stable, affordable housing to thrive.
Have questions or want to learn more about a the 2050 Regional Development Guide, contact us below:
| Phone | 651-602-1000 |
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| Website | metrocouncil.org/ |
| In writing | 390 Robert Street North |
