There are many ways you can get involved in Community Growth Options.

• As a citizen, you can attend meetings and events to learn more about issues related to growing communities.
• You can participate in planning for your community.
• Explore the planning toolkit to learn more about many resources that are available.
• And you can make a donation to 1000 Friends of Minnesota to continue its important work for the state.

The University of Minnesota’s Community Growth Options (U-CGO) program provides applied research and technical assistance to help growing communities on the edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area manage growth and development effectively. Communities work with U-CGO staff to define a research project, and U-CGO provides a qualified University of Minnesota faculty member or graduate research assistant to carry out the research. There is no financial obligation on the part of the community. For more information or to apply, visit the U-CGO website.