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Randall Arendt presentations broadcast on TPT’s Minnesota Channel

Mar 2nd, 2011

The communities of the Community Growth Options (CGO) project spent a full day in June, 2009 with Randall Arendt, renowned author, landscape architect and the country’s most sought-after speaker on the topic of creative development design. Mr. Arendt’s presentations were filmed by Minnesota’s public television station, tptMN, and are currently airing at the times listed below.

Report calls environmental permitting flawed, offers areas of improvement

Mar 2nd, 2011

Minnesota’s legislative auditor says the state’s environmental review and permitting processes are flawed, and in a report issued Tuesday offered some recommendations for improvement.

Nice Ride Minnesota program will expand in 2011

Mar 2nd, 2011

The Nice Ride Minnesota bicycle-sharing program has received approval for a $1 million expansion project in Minneapolis and into St. Paul.

Senate passes bill speeding up permit process

Feb 24th, 2011

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation Thursday that would speed up Minnesota’s environmental permitting process and allow companies to write their own environmental impact statements.

Parks provide big benefit to communities

Feb 22nd, 2011

As the snow melts and the brown/green shreds of grass peek out from the snow, many of us have that feeling to get outside.

Editorial: Planning for parks, trails now

Feb 22nd, 2011

In these troubled economic times when local governments are feverishly trying to hold the line on taxes and deliver essential services, it may seem silly to think about spending money on parks and tra

A revitalization plan for downtown Chaska

Feb 22nd, 2011

The plan would restore historic buildings and make Chaska’s downtown more pedestrian-friendly by narrowing streets and adding planters, benches and other furnishings.

Scott County envisions parks, trails of the future

Feb 22nd, 2011

With an eye toward winning more state money to pay for expanded parks, Scott County drafts plans for three regional parks and two regional trails.

Legislators map out 25-year plan for Minn. parks and trails

Feb 14th, 2011

The plan identifies four major strategies — connecting people with the outdoors, acquiring land and creating new opportunities for park use, investing in existing infrastructure, and coordinating all

Regional park concepts unveiled this month

Feb 10th, 2011

By laying the groundwork now, land can be preserved as roads are reconstructed, neighborhoods built and grants become available.